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
Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And the glue guy, Josh Hart, was everywhere on his way to a triple-double.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Kelly Iko, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Instead, the change was a gradual softening, a growing sense that my shoulders had dropped a bit and my tongue wasn’t glued so tightly to the roof of my mouth.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, two of the most beloved modern-day stars and the glue that has helped hold together Guardiola’s game plans, have also come in for some frankly disrespectful criticism.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And the glue guy, Josh Hart, was everywhere on his way to a triple-double.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Verb
Because of his offensive struggles, Dort was glued to the bench for a critical first half of the fourth, with Alex Caruso getting his minutes.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Instead, the change was a gradual softening, a growing sense that my shoulders had dropped a bit and my tongue wasn’t glued so tightly to the roof of my mouth.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Alvear used Après Nail Gel-X Almond Medium Tips as the base for Lisa's claws, then crafted the curved shape with the brand's Extend Gel Novice adhesive.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement The stainless steel strip, called a cant rail assembly, between the windshield and the roof on both sides, is bound to the truck’s assembly with a structural adhesive, the NHTSA report said.—
TIME,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, most brands are unwilling to pay that premium, which leaves creators undervalued and legally bound to work that continues to generate brand ROI long after payment has cleared.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Many foliage are pot bound and need a new but slightly larger container. 76.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Some agencies adhere closely to the reviewers’ numeric scores – like a grade – when making these decisions.—
Kelly S. Mix,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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In a statement to the Union-Tribune, Playwrights Project Executive Director Cecelia Kouma said that when her organization applied for a grant last year, it was carefully written to adhere with the NEA’s funding priorities at the time.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Jenner stepped in front of the camera to model the collection, which releases on Wednesday and fuses her brand’s body-hugging approach to fashion with Findikoglu’s signature corset-heavy, Victorian-nodding artistry.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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After honing his skills in top-tier kitchens in London and Paris, the chef brought his signature French style and ebullient personality to Northern California in 2008, opening concepts like Chou Chou, Bisou, and later Beso, fusing French and Spanish culinary traditions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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The new script must inform passengers to remain seated with seat belts fastened until the plane reaches its final stop and explicitly state that violations will be reported.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The glossy leather design featured a central strap running from toe to ankle, fastened at the sides with a buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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