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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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Garland’s knack for moving the ball and creating points off the dribble should help a Clippers team that enters this season’s stretch run ranked 25th in assist percentage.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, only 31, and there’s never anything wrong with another stretch big man.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The typical mini shower gels and shampoos have also been replaced with refillable large bottles, further minimising plastic waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nadeau notes that molded or sculptural chairs often made out of plastic or mixed materials are also in vogue.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Avoid overmixing cookie dough, which can cause cookies to become tough and rubbery.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to the team, the new spray reacts with blood to turn it into a soft, rubbery gel in less than a second.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a full divider panel, multiple pockets for smaller essentials, and elastic cross straps that keep everything compressed and in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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To collect a sample, a device must generate significant mechanical force to cut through the tough, elastic muscle of the intestines—while staying small enough to swallow.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Men’s Clothing Deals Men’s packable layers, stretchy pants, and waterproof outerwear are all heavily discounted at Macy’s right now, with dozens of the best spring styles on sale for under $100.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the material is silky soft, and the stretchy waistband makes for easy on-and-off.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The West and China are filling AI gaps and remaking some of the most complex and global supply chains in history into more resilient assets in the process.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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