as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover
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Recent Examples of rubbery
The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
There's a rubbery foot to the bottom of the cylinder that rotates on a ring over 88 degrees and works with a flatter strip to the top so that the unit can be placed at different upthrow angles, and stay where it's put.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
There's a rubbery foot to the bottom of the cylinder that rotates on a ring over 88 degrees and works with a flatter strip to the top so that the unit can be placed at different upthrow angles, and stay where it's put.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Each pair is hand-made in a super sheer, stretch mesh, and elastic side straps, and retails for $32.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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From adjoining lockers to neighboring spots in stretch lines, the two appear to have quickly developed a kinship.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The food court had a spread of pizza, hot dogs, and squares of sheet cake, a plastic fork planted neatly atop each.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Finally, wrap rolled up rugs in plastic and seal valuable clothing in tight plastic bags or bins.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no question that the younger generation has brought their own approach to office life—prioritizing mental health, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance—and are even getting fired for not knowing how to act workplace-appropriate.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its model favors small and midsize creators, offering quick setup, flexible operations, and space for experimentation.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The jeans are made from a slightly stretchy denim blend.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Washington truly wants lower prices, stronger investment and resilient supply chains, officials should see at this point that the answer isn’t higher tariff walls.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Until recently, investors have shrugged off everything from the government shutdown to stretched valuations, buoyed by the AI boom and resilient consumer data.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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