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
Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
This, too, is why local newspapers were once society’s glue.
—Literary Hub, 7 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
Start by blowing up a few balloons, then cover it with glue using a brush, and wrap the yarn around it.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
This, too, is why local newspapers were once society’s glue.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Wilson was born with adhesive in her palms.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Fold a square of the material to create a cone and secure with adhesive.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Selection and prices may vary based on your location, but with so many winners to choose from you’re bound to find one of these in your local store.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rader would often stalk his victims, some for months, before binding their arms and legs, then slowly strangling them (with the exception of Bright).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 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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Further investigation of human brain scans found that skull thickness had been altered by the tumors, particularly where bones fuse.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cruz Beckham brought surrealist footwear codes to Paris Fashion Week on Friday, stepping out in JW Anderson’s frog loafers — a playful collaboration with Wellipets that fused PVC nostalgia with avant-garde design.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sánchez was spotted wearing a pair of white trousers fastened with a cream Celine belt and a white turtleneck.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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