1
as in waxy
capable of being easily molded or modeled
Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic
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2
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
The state of Minnesota also passed a law that holds plastic producers accountable for polluting the waters.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Since most covers are plastic, your typical wall paint might not stick.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
After packing the soil around the cutting, make a mini greenhouse to conserve humidity by covering the pot with a plastic bag, being careful the bag doesn't touch the leaves.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
He was seen in security footage carrying a white bag which may have been plastic, according to the FBI.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Since most covers are plastic, your typical wall paint might not stick.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
After packing the soil around the cutting, make a mini greenhouse to conserve humidity by covering the pot with a plastic bag, being careful the bag doesn't touch the leaves.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
He was seen in security footage carrying a white bag which may have been plastic, according to the FBI.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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As broadleaf evergreens, rhododendrons have developed a waxy coat on their leaves to help prevent water loss.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Isotretinoin lowers sebum production in the skin; sebum is a waxy, oily substance that’s meant to protect the skin from moisture loss.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Take a look at how Omar Kelly envisions the first round playing out in the second and likely final version of his mock draft, unless there’s a trade made before Thursday night’s first-round kickoff.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Without further ado, here is the sixth iteration of mock drafts, with this being the mock draft just before the final one, which will be put out on the day of the draft.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Forbes reported that the relationship between Natalia and the Mans family became strained in 2023, the same year the couple officially adopted her.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Overtourism is a serious concern, particularly for smaller ports, where large crowds can have a significant impact, leading to strained infrastructure and affecting local quality of life.—
Jessica Benavides Canepa,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Research shows that people who are more curious often feel more fulfilled and adaptable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Why is a new No 10 important for Amorim? Analysis from Laurie Whitwell Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fooling the government about your fake relationship is one thing, but fooling your family is a whole other challenge of its own.—
Toubee Yang,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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This dog sofa features furniture-quality construction, with fake leather upholstery, memory foam internal padding and legs to hold it off the floor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The researchers propose to address the problem by replacing some copper components in an EV with aluminum, which has similar conducting properties as copper and is equally malleable.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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The malleable metal is widely used in construction and manufacturing and has essential purposes for electronics, energy and defense.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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In an alternative '90s, dark waters from the underground scientific facility have risen to flood the town and deliver a menagerie of natural and unnatural nightmares.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In this type of thinking, the desire to be alone is seen as unnatural and unhealthy, something to be pitied or feared rather than valued or encouraged.—
Virginia Thomas,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the last two decades, five helicopters on commercial sightseeing flights have crashed into the Hudson and East rivers due to mechanical failures, pilot errors, or collisions, resulting in 20 fatalities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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