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Recent Examples of rubber
On the lighter side, GE had a hand in popular 1950s toy Silly Putty, whose synthetic rubber had been invented during World War II in a General Electric laboratory.
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Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The next priority would be the alliance’s 20th package of sanctions against Moscow, which imposes sweeping restrictions on Russian trade — including maritime oil transport, banking systems, and more tangible exports such as rubber and machinery.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
The rubber at the bottom of the straw is genius… the rubber gasket keeps the lid on therefore preventing losing all of your drink.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
The pair has a non-slip rubber outsole that helps grip to slippery surfaces to provide extra traction.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The next priority would be the alliance’s 20th package of sanctions against Moscow, which imposes sweeping restrictions on Russian trade — including maritime oil transport, banking systems, and more tangible exports such as rubber and machinery.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
The rubber at the bottom of the straw is genius… the rubber gasket keeps the lid on therefore preventing losing all of your drink.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
The pair has a non-slip rubber outsole that helps grip to slippery surfaces to provide extra traction.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 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 victory gave the Red Sox a 3-3 road trip as their seesaw season continues.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The car gets stuck on top of the fence, balancing precariously like a seesaw.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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It’s made from Kaolin Clay, a toxic-free material known for its durable and high-heat-resistant properties.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plus they can be transitioned for heat therapy in the microwave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The sudden death of their fatherwas a shock.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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One area of research involves collaboration with UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute, which focuses on using its research on the causes — and prevention — of sudden death from heat.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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