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Recent Examples of rubber
After a couple of years of tires that were far too durable, Hankook has delivered rubber that drivers can really race with.
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mets won 5-1 on Monday, and the Twins won 6-3 Tuesday to set up the rubber match.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Lipa also forwent rubber flip-flops for a more avant-garde shoe—a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the designer footwear world, thanks to that saucy split-toe detail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mets won 5-1 on Monday, and the Twins won 6-3 Tuesday to set up the rubber match.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Lipa also forwent rubber flip-flops for a more avant-garde shoe—a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the designer footwear world, thanks to that saucy split-toe detail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
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The comments are the latest volley in an escalating battle between the White House and the nation's most prestigious college.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Forward Michelle Agyemang, who had only entered the match 41 seconds earlier, watched the ball, took one touch to control it with her right thigh, swivelled her hips and smashed a volley into the back of the net.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Texas has guidelines as to what makes it in the trash because of stormwater runoff pollutants.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in a special election, the candidate who gets the most votes wins, even if none manage to secure a majority; there is no runoff.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The murky path forward for tariffs -- and, in turn, the global economy -- helped fuel seesaw trading on Monday, Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro, told ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This year, the professor has noticed even more pollen, a result of South Florida’s seesaw of hot and cold weather, which has led to an extended blooming season.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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With that approach, Kaufman is a captain for the Wolves, who last season won both the Porter County Conference round-robin and tournament titles and their first sectional championship since 2019.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The teams will play in a round-robin format, with each team playing the remaining four teams in the pool.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, soften and clean the resin in boiling water, then grind and stretch it into fabric-like sheets that become adhesive with heat.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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The playful, hands-on approach turned the tasting into an interactive game, allowing guests to challenge their spice tolerance against Buldak’s infamous heat.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her official cause of death was revealed on April 16, with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirming to PEOPLE that the actress' sudden death was a result of complications of diabetes mellitus.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, the dean of the College of Cardinals tasked with overseeing the papal conclave after the sudden death of the pope.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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As Ecuador approaches a decisive presidential runoff election on April 13, the race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González is locked in a virtual dead heat.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year’s race for Virginia governor has moved into a dead heat, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears‘s lead among key voter groups and Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) strong approval record and push to cut taxes could give the GOP back-to-back wins.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Jan. 2025
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Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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