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
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.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Garlic Storing garlic in the fridge can mess with its texture, turning it rubbery, according to Lindsay-Adler.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the thin, stretch material is lightweight enough to layer under a helmet if needed.—
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
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Thousands had set up makeshift homes made of little more than cloth, asbestos, and plastic sheets.—
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The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing.—
Adjective
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
Adjective
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The oversized silhouette offers plenty of breathing room for your legs, while the non-stretchy fabric keeps them structured and durable.—
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Only two officers had managed to pull on their protective coveralls, stretchy black suits that look like onesies and shield them from flames and chemical spray.—
Adjective
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
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It’s filled with practical details like a protective hood, lined pockets, elastic cuffs that block wind, and a dual zipper for easier, non-restrictive movement.—
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The blocks support shoreline reinforcement and flood-resilient infrastructure.—
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The Lone Star State figures arrived as federal jobs data reiterated that the national labor market has remained resilient but largely stagnant.—
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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