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 rubber also features patches of non-slip material to keep you steady while staying flexible with every step.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Eric, a firefighter, worked shifts every third day, while Claire ran her own concrete coatings business with a flexible schedule.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Pelicans have zero stretch bigs on the roster after trading Kelly Olynyk and CJ McCollum for Poole and Bey; their only way to play four-out is to use either Murphy or Bey at power forward and have Williamson play center.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Give emerging leaders real authority quickly by assigning stretch tasks that carry visible stakes.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its lagers and IPAs tend to skew floral and citrusy, perfect for sipping from a plastic cup in the brewery's dog park.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the people defacing Friend’s advertisements are expressing a much larger, inchoate rage at the broader AI industry, not just these plastic pendants that practically nobody owns.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Garlic Storing garlic in the fridge can mess with its texture, turning it rubbery, according to Lindsay-Adler.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Calvin Klein Men's Boxer Briefs Finally throw those briefs your husband claims are totally fine — but in reality are barely hanging on by a thread of elastic — in the trash.—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Knead dough in stand mixer to make a moderately soft dough that is elastic (about 3 minutes).—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Highlight features include the stretchy elastic, drawstring-adjustable waist, and practical side pockets that work together to offer a perfect blend of comfort and function.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sixty percent of executives identified structured frameworks and specialized tools designed to manage rules, identify risks, and ensure compliance with regulations as essential tactics for making their technology use safer and more resilient.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The results indicate that global trade with Africa has been more resilient than economists had predicted following the imposition of US tariffs, with the continent’s largest international exporter — South Africa — still facing 30% tariffs on exports to the US.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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