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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
This is the new cast Venus Binkley sees himself as the glue that holds the SUR staff together and the confidant everyone turns to for advice…and the latest gossip.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
Breadcrumbs are the glue that literally holds this dish together in delicious effect.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
This is the new cast Venus Binkley sees himself as the glue that holds the SUR staff together and the confidant everyone turns to for advice…and the latest gossip.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Cut the string, swap the positions of the strands, and glue everything back together.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The maker of Scotch tape and other adhesives on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast for the second time this year, driving up its stock by more than 12% on the week through early Friday.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether your child is 4 or 14, they’re bound to enjoy building their own creations from this Lego Brick Box that’s on sale for $18.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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So, pack your hiking boots, your binoculars, and maybe a little extra phone storage for the photos you’re bound to take.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Carbona Limescale Remover is effective due to its citric acid gel formula, which tackles mineral buildup and soap scum, and adheres well to surfaces.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The stylus adheres magnetically to the right side of the tablet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 38-foot-long aircraft, with a modular design, can fly more than 2,300 miles, deliver fighter-like performance, and enhance intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical early warning missions by fusing sensor and payload data from multiple platforms.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There, a group of KPMG staffers followed and sometimes interjected their own thoughts on the building, while workers fastened the last screws on light bulbs and organized plants strewn around the office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The macaques were secured by three gates, each fastened by two sets of locks and latches.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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