as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
stretchable gloves stretchable bandages
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Recent Examples of stretchable
The squishy toys are made of a soft, stretchable material and filled with sand.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
These incredibly flexible pants are crafted from a stretchable ponte fabric.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Before these displays can come to market, however, stability issues inherent to all stretchable OLEDs need to be solved, Wang says.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2026
Byrne the actor turns out to be stretchable in the best sense; her performance is a marvel of tragicomic elasticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pascal, who starred in the Marvel movie of the summer as stretchable man Reed Richards, joins costars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in goofing off on set.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
These incredibly flexible pants are crafted from a stretchable ponte fabric.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Before these displays can come to market, however, stability issues inherent to all stretchable OLEDs need to be solved, Wang says.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2026
Byrne the actor turns out to be stretchable in the best sense; her performance is a marvel of tragicomic elasticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pascal, who starred in the Marvel movie of the summer as stretchable man Reed Richards, joins costars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in goofing off on set.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchable
Adjective
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For mothers without access to flexible or remote work, summer break is associated with a significant drop in earnings and work hours.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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This result suggests that a tiny insect brain can support surprisingly flexible behavior, according to James Nieh, a professor in the department of ecology, behavior and evolution at the University of California San Diego, who was not involved with the study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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When investing in baggy, barrel-leg jeans, choosing a non-stretch pair like these Gap pants is imperative.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Tough to go back to nachos with plastic cheese after that, huh?—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Another common issue is sliding off the sleeping pad, and this was solved by adding stretchy hoops to the bags to hold the inflatable mattress underneath.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from organic cotton poplin and features an elastic waistband for a comfy fit on long travel days.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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