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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But farther up Doheny, a black sea of stretch limos and town cars flowed in and out of another, bigger, more raucous post-Oscar blowout still in full swing.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Use a breathable paper or mesh bag, not plastic, to store your hyacinth bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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In South Broward County, Gladys Vasquez of Miramar clutches a plastic grocery bag and says the contents continue to cost more, listing foods like cheese and yogurt.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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This matching linen set includes a short-sleeve crop top and wide-leg pants with an elastic waistband.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite promising research underway around the world, including efforts to develop more resilient vanilla orchids, climate impacts are likely to cause more shortages and price spikes in years to come.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
16 Apr. 2025
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With more regulations on the horizon, taking action now not only reduces future compliance risks but also positions buildings to be cost-efficient and more resilient in the long run.—
Manish Kumar,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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