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
Smart wearables could benefit from stretchable sensors capable of recovering their functionality even after sustaining significant damage.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchable
Adjective
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Strategies will remain flexible to adjust to changing fire behavior, terrain, and resource availability.—
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Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Triumph loose fit jeans are made with stretch denim.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mark Ix, Advance Denim’s director of North American marketing, said Infinity enables a new level of stretch performance with exceptional yields and comfort.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unique Props and Figurines From plastic skeletons posed in mid-dance to rubber bats and ceramic black cats, vintage Halloween props add personality and whimsy to your displays.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Around 20 elephants died over an eight-year period at a single site in Ampara after consuming indigestible food wrappers and other plastic waste.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chino trousers feature a stretchy waistband, pockets both front and back, a faux fly, and adjustable drawstring ties.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Wilson Winning Onesie features a stretchy mesh skirt and cute cutouts on the back.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Made with an elastic waistband and an easy slip-on design (no buttons, no problem), these travel pants are ideal for both the plane and the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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This style is similar to Vivaia’s with its lace-up closure and elastic backing that forms to your heel.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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