rubber band
noun
: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)
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To create humidity, cover the plant with a plastic bag and secure it with a rubber band.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Step 3 Cover the jar with the lid or multiple layers of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band and set aside at room temperature and out of direct sunlight to ferment until the liquid is very bubbly and the peppers are tangy, 3–5 days.
—Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
Somebody sits in a room and tries to figure out how far the rubber band can stretch.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Tie the bag's handles around the faucet or showerhead or secure it with a rubber band and soak until any grime has loosened.
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—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Step 3 Cover the jar with the lid or multiple layers of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band and set aside at room temperature and out of direct sunlight to ferment until the liquid is very bubbly and the peppers are tangy, 3–5 days.
—Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
Somebody sits in a room and tries to figure out how far the rubber band can stretch.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Tie the bag's handles around the faucet or showerhead or secure it with a rubber band and soak until any grime has loosened.
10.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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