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
The shrimp also brought real flavor to the table—often, frozen shrimp can be rubbery and flavorless, but these were juicy and sweet.
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Her once white, rubbery skin is returning to its natural shades of brown with rough scales.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The eggs were fluffy, lacking any of the rubbery slop that besmirches lesser breakfast burritos.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Here are details on bites of tofu that are unexpectedly delicious, and the rubbery, tasteless blocks that will send you back to the meat department.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Her once white, rubbery skin is returning to its natural shades of brown with rough scales.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The eggs were fluffy, lacking any of the rubbery slop that besmirches lesser breakfast burritos.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Here are details on bites of tofu that are unexpectedly delicious, and the rubbery, tasteless blocks that will send you back to the meat department.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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There was his stretch routine outside of the visitors locker room with an hour to go before game time.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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This Dad Jean cut is especially good, bridging the gap between relaxed and tapered with a straight-leg silhouette and non-stretch denim.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Smaller version of the quakes at home Think of a plastic water bottle filled to the rim with the cap firmly screwed on.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lab and greenhouse studies show that plastic particles can affect earthworms and microbes and, in some cases, reduce seed germination, root growth, and nutrient uptake.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The merino wool blend interior feels like fleece and hugs my thighs, making the interaction feel more organic than like a stretchy synthetic.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The straps and upper material are stretchy and soft against the skin, while the supportive insoles will keep your feet amply supported.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The leather-and-elastic combo is sophisticated but offers enough stretch to wear it higher on your waist with a dress or over a winter coat—a sleek alternative to a traditional, robe-style tie belt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Healthy jobs growth could boost views that the US economy is resilient and has room to run this year.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though the circumstances are (obviously) not ideal, Kim seems to be approaching the Olympics with a resilient mindset.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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