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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Future developments enabled by this technique include flexible organic electronics that can be printed or painted directly onto materials, such as smart clothing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026 -
According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sealing them tightly in plastic bags, which can trap moisture.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working as a stand-up for 10+ years — first, in Florida, before beginning to tour nationally — Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with her TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and ‘rubbery’ facial features.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Boiling them for too long (or too aggressively) can result in rubbery whites and green-ringed yolks, while undercooking will leave you with loose, watery whites.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These gingham palazzo pants boast a stretchy, elastic waistband that won’t dig in or cause irritation, and their flowy design offers some ease and relaxation on stressful travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Its elastic, pull-on waist and functional pockets ensure all-day comfort, and its machine-washable fabric makes laundry day a breeze.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from a stretchy and slightly compressive material that offers support sans underwire.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Intercut with mutilation shots and moments where his mouth or eyes morph to be covered by the stretchy skin are flashbacks to the handsome actor, face totally intact.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ultra Maritime’s layered torpedo defense concept represents a decisive step forward, combining cutting-edge technologies into a unified and resilient protection framework.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some architects, including William Hefner, have swapped out wood framing in favor of steel, which is fire-resilient, recyclable and durable.—
Abigail Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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