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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Adjective
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Garland’s knack for moving the ball and creating points off the dribble should help a Clippers team that enters this season’s stretch run ranked 25th in assist percentage.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, only 31, and there’s never anything wrong with another stretch big man.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Many of my favorite meals have been eaten at rickety tables, with tissue-thin paper napkins, flimsy plastic forks, and not so much as a whisper of air-conditioning.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the team, the new spray reacts with blood to turn it into a soft, rubbery gel in less than a second.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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For blackout curtains, Silverton suggests finishing by using a dry microfiber cloth to clean the rubbery backing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The large, flat-front elastic waistband has an adjustable drawstring for maximum comfort, while the front and back pockets keep essentials close and your hands free.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The result is dryer and less elastic skin.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Men’s Clothing Deals Men’s packable layers, stretchy pants, and waterproof outerwear are all heavily discounted at Macy’s right now, with dozens of the best spring styles on sale for under $100.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the material is silky soft, and the stretchy waistband makes for easy on-and-off.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The West and China are filling AI gaps and remaking some of the most complex and global supply chains in history into more resilient assets in the process.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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