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
But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.
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Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Most of my meals featured chicken as the main ingredient, which is one of those meats that—in many heat-and-eat dishes—can be bland and rubbery.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The sound of rubbery squeaking and a few choice profanities emerged from her bedroom.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Most of my meals featured chicken as the main ingredient, which is one of those meats that—in many heat-and-eat dishes—can be bland and rubbery.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The sound of rubbery squeaking and a few choice profanities emerged from her bedroom.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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The baggy straight-wide silhouette feels relaxed but still pulled together, with stretch denim and a drawstring waist for comfort.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The backup option is unglamorous, involving the use of plastic bags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protect your lawn and landscaping with plastic sheets or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But economists say the similarities may be largely superficial, thanks to more flexible exchange-rate regimes and deeper foreign exchange reserves, which provide a buffer that helps absorb some of the shock.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While peristalsis—a muscle’s ability to contract and produce wavelike motions—helps move an object through the stretchy passageway, gravity is always lending a hand.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mizrahi suggests styling the closet staple with stretchy flare pants, a trench coat, and other accents for an elegant, easy-to-wear outfit for any season.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Lou & Grey Heathered Scubasoft Joggers are about to be your new in-flight uniform, featuring a tapered silhouette and stretchy elastic waistband that moves with you.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Steven Spielberg, and its adherence to plot logic is elastic to say the least.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After building a career in business and working across commercial partnerships in sport, Mitchell began to see the gap from both sides for young people with no pathway, and industries crying out for resilient, coachable talent.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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