rubberlike

adjective

ˈrə-bər-ˌlīk How to pronounce rubberlike (audio)
Definition of rubberlikenext
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted a rubberlike material that is used for household products

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubberlike
  1. flexible
  2. stretch
  3. plastic
  4. rubbery
  5. elastic
  6. resilient
Adjective
  • However, women’s sports, while growing exponentially, face ownership structures that are often more restrictive and less flexible.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • International organizations can also get around Trump by becoming more bureaucratically flexible.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Use lunch breaks as an opportunity to step away from your screen, stretch, and take care of yourself.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The spontaneity and variability of play help to recondition, stretch, and strengthen your muscle fascia – that super suit of connective tissue that supports every muscle and organ in your body.
    Kate Ligler, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Make sure heat vents are pointed away from any plastic storage bins or cheap plastic toys.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And an image of a woman named Linda Jackson washing her hair in a plastic bin on the Navajo Nation, the striking mountains of Monument Valley piercing the background, was how Elliot Ross shed light on what life is like in America’s water inequality capital.
    TIME Photo Department, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • 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.
    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
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • Plus, the towels are cute and lightweight and boast features like elastic loops or button fasteners to make twisting and securing a breeze.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The pants’ elastic waistband provides ample room for movement, while the sweater's V-neck gives it a bit more of a sophisticated feel.
    Casey Clark, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Having a broad network of partners—including companies, charities, think tanks, and other multilateral institutions—can help make an organization more resilient.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That commitment to authenticity will drive Deb through to whatever awaits her in Episode 8 — and even further into the legacy of one of the most resilient killers on TV.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of resilient
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