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
Our dinner options are greasy pizza or rubbery burgers, the undersides of the tables are speckled with wads of gum and the background noise is the shouting voices of children.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
—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
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the near perfect rendition of human faces, animal hairs, object surfaces, often cause AI generated images to look plastic and unnatural.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These include widespread access to affordable childcare, generous parental leave shared between both parents, and flexible work arrangements.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be flexible with plans: Be patient and accept that last-minute cancellations may happen due to unpredictable flare-ups.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Made from a stretchy, breathable polyester and spandex blend that won’t restrict your movement or dig into your skin, the thick elastic waistband further contributes to the ease of these simple lounge pants.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rather than consolidating around a single character type, Kilmer kept his brand elastic—able to stretch into action comedy, high fantasy, and stylized drama without breaking.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Jackson County Public Health Director Bridgette Shaffer said public health infrastructure acts as the foundation of a healthy, resilient and thriving community.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The path forward lies in leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and create a resilient, compliant and future-ready organization.—
Monica Hovsepian,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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