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
There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
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Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This futuristic-looking pod on legs has a rubbery bottom for litter, a weight detector that sets off the cleaning cycle a few minutes after your cat has done its business, and a slide-out tray in the bottom.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
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
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Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This futuristic-looking pod on legs has a rubbery bottom for litter, a weight detector that sets off the cleaning cycle a few minutes after your cat has done its business, and a slide-out tray in the bottom.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An in-person visit with the singer was leaked on social media in January 2024 where the pair shared an intimate moment through a plastic divider.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each cell had two toilets and two small tanks of water, for washing and drinking; each man was given a plastic cup and a quarter of a bar of soap.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It’s made from soft, stretchy mesh fabric and has a slim fit that accentuates all the right places.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Baleaf Petite Ankle Slacks These lightweight, stretchy ankle pants are a game-changer for petite travelers like myself.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The economic environment remains foggy, with uncertainty around tariffs and a labor market that, while softening in some areas, remains remarkably resilient in others.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While growth is modest, from about 52,300 jobs in 2021 to 54,300 projected by 2030, these roles are essential to building climate-resilient infrastructure.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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