nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelastic
Adjective
  • The Dallas teen’s dream was put on hold when was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The water is said to offer relief to skin, cardiovascular and rheumatic complaints.
    Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Still, that leaves a substantial audience who will find much to enjoy in this grisly yet sensitive take on the old maxim that every baby is different.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Governor Abbott’s property tax reform plan includes a constitutional amendment to abolish school district maintenance & operations property taxes for homeowners, which will result in substantial property tax savings.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • His mother, the dancing, cursing, haggling aunt is now an arthritic septuagenarian.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
    James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • So the tax law in New York is inelastic.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Neutrogena's Dry-touch Sunscreen provides UVA/UVB protection benefits in a compact size.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • That might sound crazy considering how many people clamor at every mention of a compact Toyota truck.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
  • As a result, the product hardens, strengthens, and smooths brittle, peeling nails.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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