nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

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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
  • Mountain search and rescue crews are scouring the dense terrain and asking neighbors to check the scrub for any evidence, Lamie added.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Cold front Tuesday Clouds will dominate Central Texas on Tuesday morning, along with areas of patchy to dense fog that could reduce visibility during the morning commute, especially west of Austin, where winds will be lighter.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • During last year’s outbreak in Texas, there was a substantial proportion of cases in adults older than 20, Moss says.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
  • During that hearing, BGE lobbyist Brittany Jones indicated that a substantial number of the company’s employees could come under the purview of the bill, because its broad definition of compensation included not only wages, but bonuses and other benefits.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • There was no chair on the front porch, no arthritic old setter, and no Parker Invincible, either.
    Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Successfully raised ad prices without notable advertiser turnover, indicating inelastic demand.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 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
  • There’s some talent in that group — centre-back Karim Coulibaly, 18, is a name to know — but the team overall have often been brittle, naive even.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The wind remained strong and the ground brittle.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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