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
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.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Boiling them for too long (or too aggressively) can result in rubbery whites and green-ringed yolks, while undercooking will leave you with loose, watery whites.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
My omelets have been tough and rubbery, sometimes dense, dry, and slightly bitter from excessive browning.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
These cooling, rubbery masks are a treat to apply and make skin feel bouncy and plump immediately after application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Boiling them for too long (or too aggressively) can result in rubbery whites and green-ringed yolks, while undercooking will leave you with loose, watery whites.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
My omelets have been tough and rubbery, sometimes dense, dry, and slightly bitter from excessive browning.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
These cooling, rubbery masks are a treat to apply and make skin feel bouncy and plump immediately after application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stuff the paper bag with plastic bags or other light materials to help fill and shape it to resemble a wasp nest.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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When this process takes place inside a plastic tub—as required by the directions on the mothball package—the mothball gases are able to accumulate and circulate around the clothing they're intended to protect.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The result highlighted their potential for wearable electronics, lightweight power systems, and flexible solar applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The booth combined a UR10e case‑packing cell, Vention’s modular conveyor system for product movement and accumulation and a UR20 palletizer, showing how collaborative robots and modular hardware can create flexible, easy‑to‑deploy packaging lines.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Vuori is known for its super-stretchy fabric, and these buttery-soft joggers will keep up with every move.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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The wide-leg pants are stretchy and comfortable, while the coordinating short-sleeve top makes the whole look feel intentional.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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It’s designed with a collared, V-neckline, front buttons, cuffed short sleeves, and a stretchy, elastic waist that enhances your natural shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The team didn’t sustain momentum enough, even after resilient comebacks.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Even so, when integrated into a resilient network, Typhon delivers a powerful and flexible deep-strike capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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