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Recent Examples of rubber
Weight’s been shaved off the eight-speed gearbox mount’s stiffness, 10% to be exact, while the camper, cast and toe settings have all been tuned, and the rear subframes have been mounted directly to the aluminium body instead of via rubber bushes.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crumb rubber pellets can also contain lead, cadmium and other toxic metals.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
The watch is complemented with a black and gray bi-material rubber and gray textile strap with the Luna Rossa stripe as well as a second black rubber strap.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The rubber that creates a tight seal on oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine doors certainly needs a good cleaning regimen to remove debris and mildew.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crumb rubber pellets can also contain lead, cadmium and other toxic metals.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
The watch is complemented with a black and gray bi-material rubber and gray textile strap with the Luna Rossa stripe as well as a second black rubber strap.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The rubber that creates a tight seal on oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine doors certainly needs a good cleaning regimen to remove debris and mildew.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
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But Ashe is already halfway up the court, pouncing on the short ball and punching the volley away with ease to clinch the Wimbledon title.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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After 54 years of tennis in Linwood, the club served its last volley in May.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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When intense rains began: Urban runoff intensified due to paved surfaces in cities like Austin and Killeen, contributing to street and highway flooding.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially those that saw flooding on Sunday and Monday from the remnants of Chantal.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Prices are expected to increase as demand for new vehicles slows, adding weight to the demand seesaw and bringing used car prices to new heights.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Fresh lures include a large net climbing tower, double-arch swings that can seat up to five children, climbing berms of artificial and natural turf, and an area with a whirl ride and seesaw.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Waterbury now faces host Southington, the third team in the round-robin, today at 5 p.m.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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There are good reasons to add Memphis as the ninth football-playing school, with the schedule atop the list: The Pac-12 could play eight conference games in standard round-robin format.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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How extreme heat affects young kids Babies and children under age 6 are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heatstroke than most adults.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Many of these were camping close to the banks of the Guadalupe River, a beautiful river that people escape from summer’s heat by floating on rafts or inflatable tubes.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After the sudden death of the farm’s patriarch, Arnaud Lasserre, Alba becomes the main suspect.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Victim’s family, friends in shock In Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood just off Coral Way, the sudden death of Loretta, a married telecommunications executive with two teenage children, has devastated his family and dazed neighbors.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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But Molina and Posey finished in a virtual dead heat, separated by only 22 votes.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The Selzer poll has been viewed as evidence that pollsters calling the race a dead heat have been acting out of a desire to seek safety in numbers following the shock 2016 election result that failed to spot latent support for Trump.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2024
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If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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