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
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Working as a stand-up for 10+ years — first, in Florida, before beginning to tour nationally — Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with her TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and ‘rubbery’ facial features.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Working as a stand-up for 10+ years — first, in Florida, before beginning to tour nationally — Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with her TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and ‘rubbery’ facial features.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This stretch crepe set delivers polished structure without sacrificing comfort.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Use pruning shears to cut the stems at ground level and place the cuttings in a plastic bag for disposal.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Capris and cropped pants are shaping up to be one of summer 2026’s biggest trends, making this stretchy cotton pair an excellent score.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The elastic waist keeps it ultracomfy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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By transitioning from a paradigm of disposable space assets to one of sustainable, upgradable, and resilient satellites, RSGS aims to fundamentally alter space operations for both the public and private sectors.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Without a more resilient grid, there is no serious agricultural processing revival, no metals resurgence, no mining scale-up, and no meaningful natural gas expansion.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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