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as in waxy
capable of being easily molded or modeled
Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events
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Recent Examples of plastic
Cleanups along roadsides typically gather waste in plastic trash bags to be picked up and disposed of afterward.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
In the video, there wasn’t a plastic bottle in sight.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
The Texas Invasive Species Institute recommends using the following methods to kill a hammerhead worm:
Place the worm into a sealed plastic bag and freeze it for up to 48 hours.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
However, interspersed among the 500-year-old artifacts, the researchers also found lots of modern trash—everything from beer cans and yogurt containers to plastic bottles and fishing nets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
In the video, there wasn’t a plastic bottle in sight.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
The Texas Invasive Species Institute recommends using the following methods to kill a hammerhead worm:
Place the worm into a sealed plastic bag and freeze it for up to 48 hours.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
However, interspersed among the 500-year-old artifacts, the researchers also found lots of modern trash—everything from beer cans and yogurt containers to plastic bottles and fishing nets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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Saturated fat can raise cholesterol, a waxy, fatty substance in the blood that eventually can narrow blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.1516 Healthy swaps: Unsalted and air-fried potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, or zucchinis 7.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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Other times, a shapeless wilderness, a waxy moss at the root.—
Gioncarlo Valentine,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Undersized at 6-foot-2, but a strong and explosive 215 pounds, Martin’s role in the Gators’ national championship success along with strong workouts for NBA teams placed him in the second round of many mock drafts.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Most analysts agree that Michael Misa, C, will be the No. 2 overall selection, but from pick No. 3 onward, mock drafts diverge sharply.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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On this track, he and FOLA trade lines seamlessly and effortlessly, with the young singer fitting right in on the emotional track about a strained relationship that both sides are trying to save.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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The country’s Transitional Presidential Council also adopted a resolution authorizing the involvement of a controversial force, the Protected Areas Security Brigade, to fight gangs despite the agency’s strained relationships with the Haiti National Police.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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Native Americans also believed spiderwort to be a sign of strength and endurance, possibly because the plant is adaptable to different conditions, though not in my yard.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Avoiding secondary scams Marilyn’s story also highlights a second danger of fake support numbers and remote access scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Already, misinformation campaigns and fake news challenge our ability to discern truth.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The general fund represents more malleable parts of the budget the city can more easily adjust and excludes things such as public utilities and the city’s stadium and arena.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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But while the character itself can be malleable, there’s many preconceptions on the core elements that define him.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Because the bear started seeking out an unnatural food source, it was euthanized for safety reasons, officials said.—
Helena Wegner,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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For too long, sunscreen hasn’t worked for melanin-rich skin—leaving behind white casts, greasy residue, or an unnatural gray tint.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Nam-gyu is knocked off by the mechanical rope to his death.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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