as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a rubberlike material that is used for household products
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubberlike
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025 -
If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Horford brings a stretch presence that can knock down open shots and score to help navigate the non-Curry minutes more comfortably.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The non-stretch jean has a dry indigo wash and features curved legs with an extra seam for structure and oversized back pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The food court had a spread of pizza, hot dogs, and squares of sheet cake, a plastic fork planted neatly atop each.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Finally, wrap rolled up rugs in plastic and seal valuable clothing in tight plastic bags or bins.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
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Overmixing the batter will develop gluten, which can cause the cake to become more rubbery, and less tender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The high-waist fit is supportive, and the elastic waistband stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These pull-on style pants also have a faux fly, an elastic waistband, and four functional pockets.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The jeans are made from a slightly stretchy denim blend.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hydrodynamic prototype is made to withstand tropical storms, demonstrates how OTEC could deliver resilient and reliable energy to storm-prone regions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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