glue 1 of 2

as in adhesive
a substance used to stick things together used glue to stick the photo in the album

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verb

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Recent Examples of glue
Noun
That's why the iPhone said Luigi Mangione was dead and Google told people to put glue on pizza. ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025 Police discovered disposable gloves and a bottle of Gorilla super glue in the trash, leading to the arrest of Ross, TMJ4 reported. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
When the yarn is dry, twist the pieces together in the middle and glue them to the front of the egg, about halfway down. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025 To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
  • Ars Video Rocketbook claims that the adhesive on its sticky notes is so strong that they can be stuck and re-stuck hundreds of times.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Art Fry thought of using the adhesive as a way to temporarily anchor something — in his case, a bookmark, to a piece of paper or page in a book.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • And even when schools have large endowments, the individual funds that compose them are bound by a wide array of restrictions.
    Todd L. Ely, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Cosmetic formulas are getting more intelligent too; the retailer is seeing lip treatments and topicals that mimic in-office results rise to the forefront, alongside skin-care-makeup hybrids that fuse two categories into one.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
  • What has caught both Chinese and international eyes is the distinctive style Yi Ming has created, fusing Eastern and Western traditions and both traditional and modern approaches to visual media.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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