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Recent Examples of rubbery Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids—benign firm, rubbery growths on the uterus—affect up to 80% of people who get periods. Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025 Starting with their debut, these were musicians unafraid to revel in rubbery grooves, guitar and keyboard solos that threatened to never end, and the type of affable, malleable singing that’s characterized the form for decades. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025 Overworking the pancake batter leads to tough, rubbery pancakes. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 It's made worse by a shallow, rubbery typing feel—keystrokes are quiet but uncomfortable. PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
  • According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
  • Sometimes, that means staying and reshaping the role, like carving out a stretch assignment to reignite your learning.
    Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The bash was aimed at reducing the huge amount of plastic garbage in the oceans.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
  • Fitting plastic parts, like the phone’s back cover, tended to be done by hand.
    Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • This variety pack of bandages covers every kind of small injury—a total of 280 sheer and clear flexible adhesive bandages in five different sizes and shapes, for small wounds, burns, or even shoe chafing.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
  • Bill Smith, founder and CEO of grantee Inseparable, said flexible funding allows nonprofits to adapt to a volatile policy climate.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The shorts feature an elastic waistband and side zipper for easy on and off, and the length is perfect.
    Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • Highlights include this wrap-tie shirtdress that has a relaxed fit and can be worn year-round, these gingham smocked shorts with an elastic waistband for comfort, and this Land’s End tank top that is ideal for layering or wearing solo.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Caregiver-friendly cultures retain experienced talent and cultivate a more resilient workforce.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • The bag is made from durable pebbled leather with a soft faille lining for a luxurious feel that is resilient enough for daily wear.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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