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Recent Examples of rubber
After a couple of years of tires that were far too durable, Hankook has delivered rubber that drivers can really race with.
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mets won 5-1 on Monday, and the Twins won 6-3 Tuesday to set up the rubber match.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Lipa also forwent rubber flip-flops for a more avant-garde shoe—a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the designer footwear world, thanks to that saucy split-toe detail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mets won 5-1 on Monday, and the Twins won 6-3 Tuesday to set up the rubber match.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Lipa also forwent rubber flip-flops for a more avant-garde shoe—a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the designer footwear world, thanks to that saucy split-toe detail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
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The comments are the latest volley in an escalating battle between the White House and the nation's most prestigious college.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Forward Michelle Agyemang, who had only entered the match 41 seconds earlier, watched the ball, took one touch to control it with her right thigh, swivelled her hips and smashed a volley into the back of the net.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Southern California cities can expect to receive 50% of their full water allotments this year from the aqueducts of the State Water Project, up from 40% last month, as runoff from this year’s ample snowpack continues to fill reservoirs in Northern California.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a June 7 runoff.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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And this is where most NBA teams are: on that seesaw.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Alexander recalls asking young women navigating the seesaw of work and parenthood how the company could better support them.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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With that approach, Kaufman is a captain for the Wolves, who last season won both the Porter County Conference round-robin and tournament titles and their first sectional championship since 2019.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The teams will play in a round-robin format, with each team playing the remaining four teams in the pool.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The playful, hands-on approach turned the tasting into an interactive game, allowing guests to challenge their spice tolerance against Buldak’s infamous heat.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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First, soften and clean the resin in boiling water, then grind and stretch it into fabric-like sheets that become adhesive with heat.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her official cause of death was revealed on April 16, with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirming to PEOPLE that the actress' sudden death was a result of complications of diabetes mellitus.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, the dean of the College of Cardinals tasked with overseeing the papal conclave after the sudden death of the pope.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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As Ecuador approaches a decisive presidential runoff election on April 13, the race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González is locked in a virtual dead heat.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year’s race for Virginia governor has moved into a dead heat, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears‘s lead among key voter groups and Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) strong approval record and push to cut taxes could give the GOP back-to-back wins.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Jan. 2025
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Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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