rubber band
noun
: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)
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After a while, each death was like being flicked by a rubber band.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Twist or fold the bag first, then wrap a rubber band around it to ensure a good seal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Now the pages are yellowed; the rubber band rotted away years ago.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Residents are asked to remove all paper clips, binder clips, and rubber bands before drop-off.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Twist or fold the bag first, then wrap a rubber band around it to ensure a good seal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Now the pages are yellowed; the rubber band rotted away years ago.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Residents are asked to remove all paper clips, binder clips, and rubber bands before drop-off.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rubber band
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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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