1
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
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar).
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Indoor concerts during daylight hours can feel uncanny, maybe more so on a holy day—the doors opened at 2 P.M., and someone, possibly Callahan, had nestled colored plastic eggs amid the rows of folding chairs—but the vibe in the room was convivial, loose.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf recalled for undeclared hazelnuts
The product comes in a plastic bag marked with the following information:
Lot codes T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306 and T10 174020406, found on the front panel of the packaging.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
New York — Alpha Oumar Diallo hunches over a kitchen counter at a library café in Brooklyn, his nose hovering above a plastic container of brownie batter.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Indoor concerts during daylight hours can feel uncanny, maybe more so on a holy day—the doors opened at 2 P.M., and someone, possibly Callahan, had nestled colored plastic eggs amid the rows of folding chairs—but the vibe in the room was convivial, loose.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf recalled for undeclared hazelnuts
The product comes in a plastic bag marked with the following information:
Lot codes T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306 and T10 174020406, found on the front panel of the packaging.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
New York — Alpha Oumar Diallo hunches over a kitchen counter at a library café in Brooklyn, his nose hovering above a plastic container of brownie batter.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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The surgery is often needed to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease, which occurs when plaque — a waxy substance primarily consisting of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and cellular waste products — builds up in the heart and associated arteries, according to Harvard Health.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Soft scales are about 1/10 to 1/4-inch long and typically are waxy, bright white and produce a sticky waste called honeydew.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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There has been a gradual normalization of ties between India and China in recent months after relations were deeply strained in June 2020, when a brutal hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley left at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Taliban’s strained relationships with Iran and Pakistan further complicate reintegration efforts.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Because charter schools are proving to be engines of talent development, economic mobility, and innovation in cities and states hungry for a skilled, adaptable workforce.—
Jeanne Allen,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Initially, such adaptable machines could be used in challenging environments like disaster zones or outer space.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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How tariff news fuels some scams The Better Business Bureau warned earlier this summer that some scammers are using fake excuses involving delays caused by tariffs to cover up fraudulent online orders.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Instead, the mysterious company started by a legislative aide under a fake name helped three people funnel more than $50,000 to two politicians and a top aide, federal prosecutors said.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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But, Gillis said, Dozier taught the boys to be more violent at a time when their brains were malleable.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Powell's term as Fed chairman runs out in ten months, giving Trump an opportunity to install a more malleable leader of the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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