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 vacuum's flexible neck made cleaning under chairs, the couch, and around tight corners simple.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Mini muffins and cupcakes are a classic, and this flexible silicone pan makes a convenient option for batch baking.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Made out of non-stretch organic cotton, the jeans are finished with gold contrast stitching and equipped with a classic five-pocket design that’s not only visually appealing but also practical (providing ample space for storing your lip gloss tubes and phone).—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two years ago, the Foundation set a stretch goal to raise half of its revenue inside India through CSR; the team reached it in two years.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plastic is made of petrochemicals, and petrochemical companies are increasing their plastic outputs to make up for lower sales of oil and gas.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cover the area with a layer of clear plastic sheeting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Frozen broccoli tends to turn out rubbery, while peppers lose their crisp texture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The waistband is also elastic in the back, which contributes to their comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Yield strength describes the point at which a material permanently deforms under stress, marking the boundary between elastic flexibility and structural failure – crucial for engineers designing load-bearing structures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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They’re even made with a subtly stretchy denim blend for comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Such devices must be thin and resilient, capable of working where rigid materials fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kraft said her playstyle is gritty, confident and resilient.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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