How to Use rubber band in a Sentence

rubber band

noun
  • Take one side of your shirt and wrap the end with a rubber band.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
  • Top the jar with cheesecloth and hold it in place with a rubber band.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Secure the can to the middle of the yardstick with a rubber band.
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Grab a rubber band and stretch it around the pot at an angle.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Peter Buck, a rubber band launched from the palms of your hands.
    Anna Armstrong, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2017
  • The two would play tug-o-war with the gum, made from a giant rubber band.
    Samantha Swindler, OregonLive.com, 30 Jan. 2018
  • For hair ties and rubber bands, loop them over each ear.
    Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2020
  • This allowed me to wipe off excess paint against the rubber band rather than the edge of the can of paint.
    Heloise, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2019
  • And the cat retrieved the rubber band again when the owner shot it back down the hallway.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Over the years since, more and more rubber bands have accrued on the island.
    Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Pull the parchment up the outer sides of the ring and secure it with a large rubber band.
    Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Then pull it forward a bit, just enough to slip the rubber band around the bangle.
    Washington Post, 31 July 2021
  • For the lower pony, make sure to twist the hair, then pull it through the rubber band to create a half pony.
    Donna Freydkin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Prior to the game, Richardson cut the rubber bands out of his hair and let his afro flow.
    Manny Navarro, miamiherald, 23 Oct. 2017
  • Cut the rubber band and slowly peel the masking tape off to remove the foil.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Each kit contains 700 sheets of fabric and a pound of rubber bands to loop around the ears.
    Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2020
  • To secure, wrap 2 rubber bands around each sponge, with one band at each end of the sponge.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024
  • To secure, wrap 2 rubber bands around each sponge, with one band at each end of the sponge.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
  • To secure, wrap 2 rubber bands around each sponge, with one band at each end of the sponge.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
  • One gave me a small plastic bag, and the other gave me a rubber band.
    New York Times, 18 Aug. 2019
  • It can be stretched more than 10 times its own length, like a rubber band that won’t snap.
    Kyle Frischkorn, Smithsonian, 27 July 2017
  • Hang the Fixture To hang the pendant, create a loop on the loose end of the rope and secure with a rubber band.
    Mallory Abreu, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Midway through the second half, the rubber band snapped.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Now let the rubber band relax and quickly touch it to your lip again.
    Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
  • For stripes, start by using a rubber band to secure a piece of string to one end of a wide tube.
    Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Silicone won’t wear out in the cold as a rubber band would.
    Catherine Russell, Bon Appétit, 19 May 2021
  • Use a rubber band, wire, or twine to tie the stems together.
    Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 24 Nov. 2022
  • On the bar, beneath the racks of wine bottles, there’s a basket of Post-its, rubber bands, and pens.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The remaining cords and chargers should be wrapped up and secured with a rubber band or tie.
    Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
  • If necessary, secure it with rubber bands to hold it in place.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024

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