kneadable

adjective

Definition of kneadablenext
as in elastic

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  1. elastic
  2. plastic
  3. variable
  4. malleable
  5. ductile
  6. adaptable
  7. modifiable
  8. pliable
Adjective
  • The nylon-spandex blend offers lightweight, just-right stretch while a high-rise elastic waistband lays flat without digging in.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
  • This short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Residents didn’t want the plastic white bollards Charlotte typically uses.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to adopt alternative designs and perpetuated the misconception that plastic filters are biodegradable or can be disposed of in public without significant consequence.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • The approach aims to improve flexibility in manufacturing while making robotic automation more practical for complex, variable production environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Both screens run at a variable refresh rate of 120Hz and reach their brightest yet at 3,200 nits.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of variable
Adjective
  • Over his last three stints as a defensive coordinator — the Miami Dolphins in 2019, the New York Giants in 2020 and 2021 and the Las Vegas Raiders from 2022 to 2025 — Graham’s system has been malleable and his approach ever changing.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • The utility has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • In the early 1900s, GE’s William Coolidge helped make the breakthrough of using ductile tungsten as the filament in incandescent light bulbs.
    — Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of ductile
Adjective
  • Looking ahead, the sector demands foresight, anticipating future requirements driven by automation and AI to design adaptable spaces.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The opportunity may arrive quicker than expected, but the deeper lesson lies in our ability to remain adaptable.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Consider asking your primary care physician about fasting glucose testing before your next annual visit; insulin resistance is the modifiable factor the trials keep returning to.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Dementia rates are climbing, and researchers keep pointing to the plate as one of the most modifiable risk factors.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of modifiable
Adjective
  • Dock with each other Flexible electronics involves building circuits on pliable materials for devices to bend and stretch without breaking.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, the vertebrae remain in a more soft, pliable cartilage stage.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of pliable
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