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Recent Examples of rubber
She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Press of Atlantic City reported that during Clean Ocean Action's spring beach cleanup in 2025, an engagement ring was found amongst the interesting collection of garbage — including a mannequin, bags of dog poop, CDs and even a rubber chicken.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Made with a durable leather upper and rubber sole, these boots are meant for logging some serious steps while traveling.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Heads with nodules made from rubber, plastic or silicone are better at keeping limescale from forming quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Press of Atlantic City reported that during Clean Ocean Action's spring beach cleanup in 2025, an engagement ring was found amongst the interesting collection of garbage — including a mannequin, bags of dog poop, CDs and even a rubber chicken.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Made with a durable leather upper and rubber sole, these boots are meant for logging some serious steps while traveling.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Heads with nodules made from rubber, plastic or silicone are better at keeping limescale from forming quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
Noun
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Sebastian Berhalter played an arcing free kick to the center of the area and Laborda put away a leaping volley.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins’ first touch was to gain control of the ball, and her second was a perfect half-volley into the corner of the goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The latest poll by the Datafolha Institute published Sunday showed Flavio Bolsonaro with 46 percent of voter intentions compared to 45 percent for Lula in a potential runoff.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is warning beachgoers to avoid all contact with the water due to the potential of bacteria from street runoff from recent rains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first period was a seesaw affair wherein the Ducks struck first, trailed by a goal, pulled even and then headed to the dressing room down one.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cortisol and melatonin work like a seesaw — when one spikes, the other drops.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy round-robin play, beginner clinics, social matches, drawings, a silent auction, and great food and drinks.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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As did ever-polarizing WWE star and influencer Logan Paul, who will play on the opposing team, Wildcats FFC, during the four-game round-robin tournament.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight dryer features ceramic and ionic technology that provides uniform heat that helps your hair dry 50 percent faster.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rojas returned to the lineup at shortstop after sitting out Tuesday's game following the sudden death of his father, Miguel Rojas Sr.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Production has been paused on Season 4 of Drag Race Philippines following the sudden death of Misua, who passed away Thursday.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thirty-one years later, another dazzling young Maverick finds himself in a ROY race dead heat with two weeks left in the regular season.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the mayor’s race had ended in a dead heat Tuesday night, with six votes separating Thomson and candidate Mike Liebelson.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Waite placed second in the photo finish.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The race appears headed for a photo finish.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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