as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a rubberlike material that is used for household products
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Adjective
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Be flexible If your child’s birthday falls on a holiday, flexibility is key.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.—
Mikelle Street,
Them,
26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Are policy shifts on environmental policy–promoting plastic straws and downplaying climate concerns–likely to undermine the shift to more ocean-friendly products and practices?—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI to host symposium In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made worse by a shallow, rubbery typing feel—keystrokes are quiet but uncomfortable.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, tasteless and watery.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Constructed with both comfort and warmth in mind, the dual elastic gore insets help to provide an ultra-secure fit and feel.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Wear compression stockings: These tight elastic socks can help prevent dizziness, especially with low blood pressure.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If technology makes restaurants more efficient, more profitable and more resilient, why isn’t every restaurant already digital-first?—
Savneet Singh,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pairs trading involves speculating on both the long and short sides, aiming to be less affected by overall market movements and more resilient to volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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