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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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was his stretch routine outside of the visitors locker room with an hour to go before game time.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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This Dad Jean cut is especially good, bridging the gap between relaxed and tapered with a straight-leg silhouette and non-stretch denim.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Organizers handed out plastic whistles, which participants blew as music blared from a van.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before wearing a new pair, run them under water until damp, place in a plastic bag, and throw them in the freezer overnight.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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In general, eggs turn rubbery after freezing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Copyleaf Ankle Trousers, $20 with Prime The pants have an elastic high waist with a faux fly front for a smooth look and an easy pull-on design.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The full-length pajama pant has an elastic waistband that’s surprisingly comfy—never too tight or snug.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The two functional pockets, two faux pockets, and a faux front-zipper enclosure make these comfortable, stretchy pants appear more structured, like classic trousers.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The knit fabric is stretchy and lightweight, but still provides warmth for transitional weather.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everton’s biggest result of the season — December’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea which ended their historic 34-game unbeaten WSL run — was down to resilient and dogged defending.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Verizon Business is proud to help that heartbeat remain strong, resilient, and connected to what matters most.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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