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
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Working as a stand-up for 10+ years — first, in Florida, before beginning to tour nationally — Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with her TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and ‘rubbery’ facial features.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Working as a stand-up for 10+ years — first, in Florida, before beginning to tour nationally — Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with her TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and ‘rubbery’ facial features.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This stretch crepe set delivers polished structure without sacrificing comfort.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Cooking utensils and small mounds of clothes are kept in plastic bags or heaped on the ground.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Because the loft was built directly above the entryway, the family had to weave through plastic barriers, ladders and workers to move through the home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Rather than having a restrictive button closure, the Grapent Pull-on Denim Wide-leg Pants feature a stretchy elastic waistband in a pull-on design, made for taking you from the airport to lunch without a change.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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How to Wash Sports Bras The elastic and supportive structure of sports bras can be damaged by improper washing, leading to a loss of shape and reduced support.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Its interior mesh pockets secure your cords and chargers with elastic.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Her visit will highlight the idea that the environment and human relationships that surround children are crucial to laying the foundations for a resilient and healthy future, Kensington Palace said in a statement.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The visit will highlight the idea that the environment and human relationships that surround children are crucial to laying the foundations for resilient and healthy futures, Kensington Palace said in a statement.—
Jean-Nicholas Fievet,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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