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
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
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
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
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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But Ohtani’s really did appear to be lunar-bound.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even though October 31 is officially behind us, the rollout of celebrity Halloween costumes are bound to continue over the next couple of days.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Nov. 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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Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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