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
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
What’s ironic about the Pepé Le Pew accents and rubbery baguettes is that the setting looks more like Florida than the St. Tropez of the musical, which is based on the play by Jean Poiret that gave rise to Édouard Molinaro‘s 1978 film.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Each time, the biscuit came out soft, but definitely rubbery.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
What’s ironic about the Pepé Le Pew accents and rubbery baguettes is that the setting looks more like Florida than the St. Tropez of the musical, which is based on the play by Jean Poiret that gave rise to Édouard Molinaro‘s 1978 film.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Each time, the biscuit came out soft, but definitely rubbery.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.—
Mikelle Street,
Them,
26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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Beyond this study, previous research has found miniscule plastic particles in every single type of human tissue tested, with other papers linking these microplastics to everything from brain inflammation to low male fertility.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Virtual assistance work Virtual assistance is a flexible side hustle that involves providing services like email management, social media support, bookkeeping, and scheduling for busy professionals and businesses.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Dogsled organizers and participants will need to continue to be flexible, but there is still a future for racing, Freking said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Compression: Apply an elastic bandage to support the ankle and control swelling.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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They’re made with cotton and elastane (for a little bit of stretch), and feature an elastic waistband in the back to give you the best fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If technology makes restaurants more efficient, more profitable and more resilient, why isn’t every restaurant already digital-first?—
Savneet Singh,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pairs trading involves speculating on both the long and short sides, aiming to be less affected by overall market movements and more resilient to volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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