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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Fridge foraging is flexible by design, built around a few adaptable formats that absorb nearly any combination of ingredients.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Designed for all-day wear, these clogs have a foam insole with moderate cushioning and a supportive, flexible outsole.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The senior wide receiver led the Bruins out of stretch lines and took a more vocal approach to practice.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The baggy straight-wide silhouette feels relaxed but still pulled together, with stretch denim and a drawstring waist for comfort.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The backup option is unglamorous, involving the use of plastic bags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protect your lawn and landscaping with plastic sheets or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My omelets have been tough and rubbery, sometimes dense, dry, and slightly bitter from excessive browning.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Even an extra 30 seconds can result in rubbery whites and dry, crumbly yolks, while not cooking them long enough yields inedible results.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Lou & Grey Heathered Scubasoft Joggers are about to be your new in-flight uniform, featuring a tapered silhouette and stretchy elastic waistband that moves with you.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Steven Spielberg, and its adherence to plot logic is elastic to say the least.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While peristalsis—a muscle’s ability to contract and produce wavelike motions—helps move an object through the stretchy passageway, gravity is always lending a hand.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mizrahi suggests styling the closet staple with stretchy flare pants, a trench coat, and other accents for an elegant, easy-to-wear outfit for any season.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By embedding these quantum-resistant mechanisms into the hardware and system levels, the project aims to create a more resilient foundation for critical technology.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal enters the match as the favorite, but Sporting has been resilient in the Champions League, rebounding from a 3-0 loss to tournament darlings Bodo/Glimt with a 5-0 thrashing in Lisbon.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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