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 new firm, as is being redefined by AI, is a much smaller corpus of full-time employees, because those are the least flexible workers in your talent pool.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Judges are often willing to bend procedure and stretch doctrine when doing so benefits the powerful, but their imagination fails them when the shoe is on the other foot.—
Seth Stern,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Think press-on nails, sexy stretch denim, and patterned blouses.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Place the weeds in a plastic bag and leave it in the sun to kill seeds before adding the contents to your compost pile.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 42 solid plastic coins, 21 each in red and blue, are kept in a durable case.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Whether due to discoloration, pilling, or elastic stretching, bed sheets start to show their age over time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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The best of the best includes a drapey, chic pajama set from Eberjey, a brand she’s personally vouched for, some breathable, memory foam slippers for spring mornings, and subtly stretchy jeans—all on sale right now.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In simpler terms, these features make the robot more stable, faster, and more resilient in industrial environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maplewood and Half Acre say their respective businesses have been resilient, but as in many industries, there may be strength in scale.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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