as in adhesive
a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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Recent Examples of glue
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Every particle of dirt would just glue itself to your body.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Then, glue them to a photo frame or mirror and hang on the wall for a textural art moment.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Every particle of dirt would just glue itself to your body.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the time that the company first started using bonding in the early 2000s, there have been a lot of advancements in glue technology such as ones that are primarily used in the handbag market or the automotive one to bond two layers of fabric together.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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That unit, which includes divisions such as industrial adhesives and personal safety equipment, generated about $11 billion in revenue last year.—
Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Or how can a temporary transfer that will leave no mark or adhesive be seen as vandalism?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the very least, a major influx of new cast members are bound to shake up the series third season, which will pick after the dramatic killing of a beloved character, the arrest of another, and the breakup between two more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The families remain close, bound by the boating tragedy.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the kitchen, overseen by Curtola along with the chef de cuisine Ben Zook, seems more interested in conjuring an authenticity of atmosphere than in adhering strictly to traditional recipes or preparations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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But the vote by the CDC’s advisory committee carries additional implications for vaccine access since some states adhere closely to its recommendations.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The project marks a major step forward for Montoya, whose work fuses poetic form and political urgency.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hemmerle is known for its sculptural designs fused with technical ingenuity, often using unexpected metals—like copper, bronze, and aluminum—to achieve distinct tones and lightness.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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