as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a rubberlike material that is used for household products
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubberlike
Adjective
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The result highlighted their potential for wearable electronics, lightweight power systems, and flexible solar applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026 -
The booth combined a UR10e case‑packing cell, Vention’s modular conveyor system for product movement and accumulation and a UR20 palletizer, showing how collaborative robots and modular hardware can create flexible, easy‑to‑deploy packaging lines.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stuff the paper bag with plastic bags or other light materials to help fill and shape it to resemble a wasp nest.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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When this process takes place inside a plastic tub—as required by the directions on the mothball package—the mothball gases are able to accumulate and circulate around the clothing they're intended to protect.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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It’s designed with a collared, V-neckline, front buttons, cuffed short sleeves, and a stretchy, elastic waist that enhances your natural shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Vuori is known for its super-stretchy fabric, and these buttery-soft joggers will keep up with every move.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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The wide-leg pants are stretchy and comfortable, while the coordinating short-sleeve top makes the whole look feel intentional.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Her visit will highlight the idea that the environment and human relationships that surround children are crucial to laying the foundations for a resilient and healthy future, Kensington Palace said in a statement.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The visit will highlight the idea that the environment and human relationships that surround children are crucial to laying the foundations for resilient and healthy futures, Kensington Palace said in a statement.—
Jean-Nicholas Fievet,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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