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
This futuristic-looking pod on legs has a rubbery bottom for litter, a weight detector that sets off the cleaning cycle a few minutes after your cat has done its business, and a slide-out tray in the bottom.
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids—benign firm, rubbery growths on the uterus—affect up to 80% of people who get periods.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
Starting with their debut, these were musicians unafraid to revel in rubbery grooves, guitar and keyboard solos that threatened to never end, and the type of affable, malleable singing that’s characterized the form for decades.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
Overworking the pancake batter leads to tough, rubbery pancakes.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids—benign firm, rubbery growths on the uterus—affect up to 80% of people who get periods.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
Starting with their debut, these were musicians unafraid to revel in rubbery grooves, guitar and keyboard solos that threatened to never end, and the type of affable, malleable singing that’s characterized the form for decades.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
Overworking the pancake batter leads to tough, rubbery pancakes.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Herbert handed off to running back Kimani Vidal on a stretch rush to the left.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Preventing this plateau requires intentional pursuit of stretch experiences.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are five clear, plastic water bottles for back to school from popular brands like Owala, Yeti, Contigo, and more.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Participants are asked to bring medications in a sealed plastic bag if possible.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company focuses on flexible plans without long-term contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The ankles have an elastic closure to prevent the fabric from getting in your way while moving.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Comedy — especially the kind of comedy that Rogen, Stoller, and their frequent collaborators like Judd Apatow prefer — can be more elastic.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Liveness detection is one of several tools organizations can use to meet this moment, protect users and build resilient, digital trust.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The seasoned attorney then built Oak Grove to make estate planning accessible, thoughtful, and resilient for families.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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