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Recent Examples of rubber
But unlike the desert boot, which features a characteristic crepe sole, chukkas may have leather or rubber soles.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
What’s more, these shoes feature four separate rubber outsoles on the bottom, instead of one, to mimic the movement and flexibility of your actual foot.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
As Texas’ coach, Schlossnagle has claimed wins in nine of the 11 SEC series the Longhorns have played, securing the latest series victory with Sunday’s rubber game win over the Rebels (16-5, 1-2).
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
It’s used to make plastic and rubber, as well as nitrogen fertilizer.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
What’s more, these shoes feature four separate rubber outsoles on the bottom, instead of one, to mimic the movement and flexibility of your actual foot.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
As Texas’ coach, Schlossnagle has claimed wins in nine of the 11 SEC series the Longhorns have played, securing the latest series victory with Sunday’s rubber game win over the Rebels (16-5, 1-2).
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
It’s used to make plastic and rubber, as well as nitrogen fertilizer.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
Noun
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The person declined to detail what’s in the Democrats’ latest volley.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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When Alejandro Bran struck a volley from 24 yards out last week at BMO Stadium, the Costa Rican delivered a lightning strike that LD Alajuelense needed in order to have a chance of defeating the Los Angeles Football Club.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The warm-up also has officials reminding people that just because the air is warm does not mean the waterways are safe for swimming, as much of the water is snow runoff, keeping lake and river temperatures dangerously cold.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And when hot conditions leave mountain soils parched, melting snow can be absorbed into the ground before runoff reaches streams and rivers.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hughes put the Devils ahead 5-4 in the seesaw game with a power-play goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hughes put the Devils ahead 5-4 in the seesaw game with a power-play goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ina Forrest said Wednesday after Canada beat Slovakia 9-6 in round-robin play with a medal-round spot already secured.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
14 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,
10 Mar. 2026
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But that unseasonable heat was quickly interrupted by a strong cold front that flipped Central Texas temperatures from summer swelter into winter chill literally overnight.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Now, intense heat could make matters worse.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paktiawal had no pre-existing medical conditions, according to his family and ICE, and his sudden death is still under investigation.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Following Préval’s sudden death, the platform and its other leaders have been embroiled in a legal battle over who controls the movement and its name.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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As recently as Wednesday, Warsh and Hassett were in a near dead heat.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The race appears headed for a photo finish.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The good boy's sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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