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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Ugg Goldencush Oxfords These sneakers have a padded tongue, a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole, and trendy metal lace D-rings.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025 -
The bill writes health reimbursement accounts into the tax code, giving small businesses more affordable and flexible health insurance options, according to NFIB.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team plans to introduce a larger, more squarish hub as a stretch goal for this campaign, with a total of six slots on board.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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In sync with the company’s sustainability-first mission, the new hyper-stretch padding is an update of a previous version — launched last year under the same name.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the courtyard, faded photos of Hezbollah fighters surrounded by plastic flowers are laid out on the courtyard.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tie up infested items in plastic bags and throw them away outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tomato-oregano intensity wasn’t helped by an unsettling, rubbery texture.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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Here are details on bites of tofu that are unexpectedly delicious, and the rubbery, tasteless blocks that will send you back to the meat department.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
27 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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Take Everlane’s The Luxe Rib Turtleneck ($58) for example, made from a soft blend of Supima cotton and stretchy elastane for a comfortable fit that ensures warmth while remaining breathable.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Lee jeans have a mid-rise, and they’re made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On the consumer front, which tends to be more resilient, Linde achieved a 1% year-over-year increase in health-care sales, a 3% rise in food and beverage sales, and a 6% advance in electronics sales.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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In potential conflict scenarios, such an airborne network could serve as a resilient backup or extension of existing communication systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberlike. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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