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
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.
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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
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
That would have ensured that Gavin didn’t notice anything weird in his boot and would have left behind the rubbery black residue that Elsbeth noticed had attached itself to the bottom of one of her totes!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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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
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
That would have ensured that Gavin didn’t notice anything weird in his boot and would have left behind the rubbery black residue that Elsbeth noticed had attached itself to the bottom of one of her totes!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
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Make the goals reasonably outsized and be aspirational so that they are considered stretch goals.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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They are crafted from stretch synthetic suede for an easy fit and get great reviews for comfort and quality.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Both models also feature swappable mechanical keys and proprietary sixth-gen AeroBlade metal fans for thermals, which Acer says can increase airflow by up to 20 percent compared to plastic fans.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Store raw cranberries in their original packaging (often, a plastic bag) or transfer them to an airtight storage container and zip-top bag.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rather than huge fans on the set with a massive amount of electronic noise, those fans are outside the stage and they’re tubed in through on plastic flexible ducts.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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While some dresses can be restricting and uncomfortable, the Deacon is anything but the sort, with an easy-fit design and an elastic empire waistband that provides flexibility while still offering some shape.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not forgiven, but you were accorded a few more days to tidy up your elastic finances.Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Angelenos are resilient, resourceful and quick to unify in times of disaster.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Stubborn inflation, high interest rates and a contentious presidential campaign have proven no match for a resilient labor market.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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