rubbery

adjective

ˈrə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce rubbery (audio)
Definition of rubberynext
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 During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, acoustic cavities can be 3D-nanoprinted using standard plastics, rubbery polymers, or glass. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Marian Catholic President Michael Riordan said the school’s west gym flooded, after a rubbery material sealing the roof from rainfall came loose. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The worst are rubbery, slimy slices — pulling one out of the package is very much like reaching into a Halloween slime bucket. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
  1. stretch
  2. plastic
  3. flexible
  4. stretchy
  5. elastic
  6. resilient
Adjective
  • The synthetic hand has learned to split silk strands, thread a needle, stretch fabric across a frame, and stitch, following a craft with more than 2,500 years of history.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Intentionally redistribute work, rotate stretch responsibilities and check capacity before adding more.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretch
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  • Printed jeans finished with a clear, glossy coating took on a distinctly plastic-like appearance.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, they aren’t made of glass at all; they’re made of polycarbonate, a plastic material that mimics the look of a wonky funhouse reflector, to prevent people from shattering the surface and using broken shards as weapons.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • To surmount the issue, Apple routed a flexible graphite pipe through the hinge itself to transfer heat between the two halves, thereby increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
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  • Miu Miu’s stretchy bralettes, meanwhile, put a sporty twist on the trend (see Gigi Hadid’s runway look).
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • They’re made of a surprisingly stretchy material, but feature a high waist and pleated pockets for a polished, effortless look.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • Your eldest daughter was born in Trappes, your youngest in Los Angeles—that pretty much sums up this life, almost elastic.
    — Baptiste Mandrillon, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film suggests the number is elastic, from several to a dozen to as high as 500 people who were deemed permissible collateral damage, according to Israeli military personnel interviewed in the doc.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Super El Niño impact Inflation in India has been rising for 10 straight months, crossing the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in August, even as economic growth has been resilient so far.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The organizations that do the best job supporting the holding of the digital front lines will be the most resilient.
    — Tony Kirtley, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resilient

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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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