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Recent Examples of rubber
But just 18 months ago at the same racetrack, Goodyear accidentally struck black gold — just in the form of rubber instead of oil.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
They're constructed from a lightweight magnesium frame with a rubber finish that improves grip and enhances protection.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The luxury watch brand founded in 1980 is known for uniquely placing a gold case on its rubber strap.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
They're constructed from a lightweight magnesium frame with a rubber finish that improves grip and enhances protection.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The luxury watch brand founded in 1980 is known for uniquely placing a gold case on its rubber strap.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
Noun
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Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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French broadcasters also reported sporadic clashes in the cities of Nantes, in the west, and Lyon in the southeast, with volleys of police tear gas and projectiles targeting officers.—
Dan Gooding
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our two Democratic senators both were taken to runoff elections while our Republican governor won an easy victory around the same time.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the Broncos will need permits for hazardous waste removal and likely for stormwater runoff at the construction site.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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To the 73 million Americans whose financial lives depend on the viability of Social Security, those first months were a seesaw of apprehension and rumor.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Usually, these act like a seesaw, one rising while the other falls.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Researchers had 39 participants engage in a round-robin speed-dating experiment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is when fans can submit ticket applications for individual group-stage matches (the tournament’s opening round in which groups of teams face off round-robin–style before the teams with the best records advance to the single-elimination knockout-round bracket).—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of the summer heat has melted away, with the golden days around 75F.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The fragrance- and soap-free face wash lifts away buildup from the day—dirt, oil, heat-wave sweat, even the stubbornest eye makeup—with oat flour and niacinamide, all while keeping your skin barrier feeling calm and collected.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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More than $42,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started to support Fant’s family in the wake of his sudden death.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The announcement comes as supporters and critics alike react to the sudden death of a figure who was both polarizing and prominent in American politics.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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The four boats in the finale reached the starting line off Fiesta Island in a near-dead heat.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Republican Jack Ciattarelli has inched closer to Democratic opponent Representative Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, with a new poll showing a statistical dead heat ahead of the November election.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu won the men’s marathon Monday at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, using a stirring final kick to chase down and stun Germany’s Amanal Petros in a photo finish.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, awards voting can be a photo finish.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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