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Recent Examples of rubber
Kansas City is 2-4 in rubber games and 6-14 in series finales.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
One key difference comes in the form of a new translucent blue outsole, which won’t be prone to the same yellowing as the colorless rubber used 16 years ago.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
For families Smaller guests are treated like mini sultans with special sheets, board games, rubber ducks, age-appropriate organic amenities, slippers, robes, and delicious treats provided in the room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It’s also made with a grippy rubber sole that offers excellent traction over shiny floors, wet streets, and other slippery surfaces.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
One key difference comes in the form of a new translucent blue outsole, which won’t be prone to the same yellowing as the colorless rubber used 16 years ago.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
For families Smaller guests are treated like mini sultans with special sheets, board games, rubber ducks, age-appropriate organic amenities, slippers, robes, and delicious treats provided in the room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It’s also made with a grippy rubber sole that offers excellent traction over shiny floors, wet streets, and other slippery surfaces.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
Noun
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But when Saline residents finally had their chance to speak, a volley of pointed questions followed.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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But the rebound went right to Chawinga at the 6-yard box and her volley attempt was turned aside by Legacy defender Jorelyn Carabalí.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The neck-and-neck result is likely to spell trouble for Cepeda in the runoff, where De la Espriella is expected to scoop up many of Valencia’s voters.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For months, Democrats publicly fretted that the fractured field of candidates could lead to a Republican-on-Republican runoff, locking the party out of the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Renderings of the new park include several types of climbers, multiple slides, swings and a seesaw.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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The third set was a seesaw affair, as Gauff earned a break point in the third game of the set and then won the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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In the round-robin finale, Everett will face Kelowna on Wednesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Within a few days, Rachel had set up a round-robin of friends, and even three of my friends' husbands, who would drive me to Maine Med in Portland for my daily appointments and then drive me back home.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Those wanting to double at State also had to contend with mile qualifying heats on Friday, meaning runners would potentially have four miles of races in 24 hours.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The team must also unravel the truth behind a man’s sudden death at his mother’s wake.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Marissa Carter and the rest of her family are heartbroken by the sudden death of her brother, Sadao Oka, a dad of two and grandfather of four.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The 18th triple dead heat in modern thoroughbred history takes place in the ninth race at Arlington International Racecourse.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Cornyn had been in a dead heat with Paxton as early voting got underway on Monday, and Cornyn came out slightly ahead when the two ran against each other in the March primary.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In 2024, Mystik Dan half-nosed out Sierra Leone and Forever Young to win the Derby’s first three-horse photo finish since 1947.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Waite placed second in the photo finish.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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