as in stretch
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capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes
ductile iron
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Recent Examples of ductile
These high-resolution images are a first step toward tailoring magnesium alloys to be both more ductile and more stable, bringing them closer to large-scale use in cars and other vehicles.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Aug. 2025
The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.
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Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
This sliding is what leads to the material being ductile (able to be drawn into wires) and malleable (able to be hammered into shapes), which are characteristics of softness.
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John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Aug. 2025
The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.
—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
This sliding is what leads to the material being ductile (able to be drawn into wires) and malleable (able to be hammered into shapes), which are characteristics of softness.
—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ductile
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Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
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The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
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In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Remove dough strips from freezer; if too stiff to be workable, let stand at room temperature until malleable and softened slightly but still very cold.
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Under this view, human and plant species were entirely malleable, shaped profoundly by the pressures of the natural and artificial world around them.
Adjective
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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But their game model is certainly less pliable to tournaments where teams have time to build attacking chemistry.
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Their once pliable playthings are now embalmed, lifeless.
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After picking the Wolverines over Penn State and Minnesota in June, Emedobi will look to join the list of moldable edge prospects who became NFL Draft picks at Michigan.
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Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant.
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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The smocked elastic waist is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and there are two deep drop-down pockets for storing small essentials.
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The snake-effect leather pumps had a narrow point, a low-cut vamp and an elastic slingback strap.
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“Ductile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ductile. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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