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resilient
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having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed
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able to recover quickly from difficult situations
Example
The resilient rubber tires on the bicycle absorbed shocks from rough terrain and bounced back.
Rubber bands are resilient and can stretch without breaking.
Despite the impact, the resilient foam padding on the helmet protected the cyclist's head.
The resilient elastic in the waistband of the pants maintained its shape even after repeated stretching.
Only the most resilient wildlife could survive the polar conditions of the Arctic.