RUBBERY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

rubbery

adjective

ˈrə-b(ə-)rē

Definition of rubbery

as in stretch

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover

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Recent Examples of rubbery During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, acoustic cavities can be 3D-nanoprinted using standard plastics, rubbery polymers, or glass. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Marian Catholic President Michael Riordan said the school’s west gym flooded, after a rubbery material sealing the roof from rainfall came loose. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The worst are rubbery, slimy slices — pulling one out of the package is very much like reaching into a Halloween slime bucket. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubbery

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The synthetic hand has learned to split silk strands, thread a needle, stretch fabric across a frame, and stitch, following a craft with more than 2,500 years of history.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Intentionally redistribute work, rotate stretch responsibilities and check capacity before adding more.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

The defense rested its case on Thursday in the death penalty case of Alberto Sierra, who admitted to snuffing the lives of his estranged wife and her two young daughters with a plastic bag.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Finish by gently scraping off the wallpaper with a plastic paint scraper.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
To surmount the issue, Apple routed a flexible graphite pipe through the hinge itself to transfer heat between the two halves, thereby increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

The collection balances shaping, comfort and style in equal measure, including such staples as stretchy-fit basics, a relaxed denim jacket and high-rise wide-leg jean, among others.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Miu Miu’s stretchy bralettes, meanwhile, put a sporty twist on the trend (see Gigi Hadid’s runway look).

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretchy

Adjective

Vibrations merge into rhythm The experimental material combines elastic structures, sensors, electronics and actuators.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
As always, Howerton is the cast MVP, with his elastic, expressive face selling all of probable-serial killer Dennis’s most hyperbolic reactions.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Economists say that as long as unemployment stays low and Americans continue working, spending will likely stay resilient.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of resilient

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