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 stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.
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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
Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
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
Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 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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SMAs provide reliable thermal recovery, while SMPs offer flexible, stimulus-responsive deformation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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That option also would provide flexibility with temporary closures, without having to close all of Prospect Avenue, and would implement unique pavers and hardscaping to the Prospect Avenue slip lane to create a flexible shared space.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If this were the 20th century, most of these rides would be stretch limos.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rivian has been teasing the R2 for a while now, dangling the promise of a smaller, cheaper, more attainable version of its beloved R1S in front of adventure-hungry buyers who couldn’t quite stretch to the $77,000-plus sticker of its halo SUV.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That fall, an old friend reached out to my father through the underground communications network, dialling a number printed on a faded piece of plastic Dymo tape and speaking to him from a public phone booth.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron Several plastic tubs filed with boxes and plastic grocery bags sit on the ground with paper signs, separating clothing, drawstring bags, hygiene products and food.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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They’re made from mostly cotton (and sustainable cotton, at that), aren’t too stretchy, and follow the subtle wide leg jeans trend one of our stylists highlights below.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2026
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Grab spring-friendly fashion finds under $30, like this puff-sleeve white dress, these super stretchy wide-leg jeans, and this $8 boat neck T-shirt.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight with an extra strong elastic loop design that’s easy to use and keeps the Turbie Twist secure on your head -- no readjustments and no slippage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The scene is punctuated by Carrey’s trademark physical comedy skills and elastic facial expressions.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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