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as in waxy
capable of being easily molded or modeled
Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events
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Recent Examples of plastic
Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Anything else will have to fit inside a clear-plastic bag or small purse, and will be subject to inspection.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Some hurled rocks, eggs and plastic bottles at police and used part of a metal barrier to smash the windows of a police car.
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Hameraldi Agolli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Some plastic or wooden hangers can potentially be recycled through a special program, depending on your municipality’s rules, so check with your local office.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for plastic
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Anything else will have to fit inside a clear-plastic bag or small purse, and will be subject to inspection.
—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Some hurled rocks, eggs and plastic bottles at police and used part of a metal barrier to smash the windows of a police car.
—
Hameraldi Agolli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Some plastic or wooden hangers can potentially be recycled through a special program, depending on your municipality’s rules, so check with your local office.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for plastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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Engineers even worried that slow-moving crude would congeal inside the pipeline, creating waxy buildup that could turn TAPS into the world’s biggest tube of ChapStick.
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High-starch potatoes will take a little longer to soften fully, while waxier or smaller varieties may cook faster.
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On Thursday, Gary Police Department personnel visited campers to teach about crime scene investigation and create a mock crime scene for students to solve.
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An 11-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell is peering into his Zoom camera, hands pressed to his cheeks and mouth wide open in mock shock.
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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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Then there’s the risk of higher frustration and strained relationships across an organization.
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But for Chris Williams, an 18-year employee of the California Department of Education, the contentious return-to-office process may have teed up a strained relationship with downtown.
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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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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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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.
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Passive cooling, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, refers to ways to lower the indoor temperature that don’t necessarily require mechanical technology, like AC.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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