stretchable

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Recent Examples of stretchable Researchers in Taiwan have developed a stretchable, self-healing gel that changes color when pulled or heated. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025 Smart wearables could benefit from stretchable sensors capable of recovering their functionality even after sustaining significant damage. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchable
Adjective
  • The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.
    Ivanka Trump, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.
    Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fish 10 to 20 feet deep with plastic worms or jig and pigs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Charges previously alleged that the woman had placed the newborn in a plastic bag before throwing it out of the bathroom window onto concrete, the outlet reported.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • When tested, the team found that the new material is extremely stretchy, able to safely handle ~4600% strain (like stretching 1 cm of gel to 46 cm without breaking).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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