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 refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fish 10 to 20 feet deep with plastic worms or jig and pigs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charges previously alleged that the woman had placed the newborn in a plastic bag before throwing it out of the bathroom window onto concrete, the outlet reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When tested, the team found that the new material is extremely stretchy, able to safely handle ~4600% strain (like stretching 1 cm of gel to 46 cm without breaking).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The economic environment remains foggy, with uncertainty around tariffs and a labor market that, while softening in some areas, remains remarkably resilient in others.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While growth is modest, from about 52,300 jobs in 2021 to 54,300 projected by 2030, these roles are essential to building climate-resilient infrastructure.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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