nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

Example Sentences

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
  • In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Koufax with an arthritic elbow pitching a complete game on two days’ rest in ’65 was an amazing feat.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
  • His mother, the dancing, cursing, haggling aunt is now an arthritic septuagenarian.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • So the tax law in New York is inelastic.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The toilet aboard Orion is a smaller, more compact version of the bathrooms on the International Space Station.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Lightweight umbrellas will be more compact and easier to travel with.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Hit hospital systems and ordinary life starts to feel brittle.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Foote records as Leech, runs the great Peak Oil label, and is general manager of the storied Kranky, while Dickow has amassed a vast catalog of brittle yet voluptuous electronic music as Strategy.
    Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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