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
Her once white, rubbery skin is returning to its natural shades of brown with rough scales.
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Alina Hartounian, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The eggs were fluffy, lacking any of the rubbery slop that besmirches lesser breakfast burritos.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
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
Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
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Alina Hartounian, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The eggs were fluffy, lacking any of the rubbery slop that besmirches lesser breakfast burritos.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
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
Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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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
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Katie Tague, senior vice president global marketing, client relations and sales at Artistic Milliners, sees stretch being incorporated in a functional way, such as her mill’s use of Lycra’s FitSense technology that provides shaping.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Patrons may also bring a clear, empty plastic bottle, though bottles will not be permitted in general admission areas.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slightly stretchy denim contains one percent elastane—just the right amount of give for comfortable sitting and standing, but not so much stretch that your pants will lose their shape as the hours pass.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both tops are remarkably stretchy and comfortable.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The soft, silky material feels nice against bare skin, and the elastic waistband stays in place throughout the day without digging in.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Terms such as resilient economies, inclusive AI, minilateralism and middle-power cooperation featured prominently across conversations.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Greater system preparedness can produce more resilient AI security tools that can adapt and respond even more quickly with time.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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