GLUE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

glue 1 of 2

noun

ˈglü

Definition of glue

as in adhesive

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

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glue

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verb

as in to bind

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Recent Examples of glue

Noun

According to the company, the adapters are easy to snap in and out without tools or glue, so the whole system can be rebuilt in different configurations. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 High heat can turn liquid glue into a runny consistency, which leads to leaks, potentially ruining your car seats or floor mats. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

During the months of filming, Shaikh was between jobs so instead earned money by doing tailoring - gluing tiny round mirrors to a dazzling yellow, silver and white colored sharara set of wide-legged pants, a tunic and stole. — Neha Bhatt, NPR, 13 June 2026 Millions around the world will be glued to television screens to watch the opener between Mexico and South Africa, a match that triggers the warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue

Noun

The piece was glued on with a medical adhesive, and the edges were blended off with acetone.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
It is typically caused when a person is allergic to the adhesive used to attach the fake lashes.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Verb

The flash-forward that closes the Lanterns series premiere was bound to strike a familiar chord with Kyle Chandler completists.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
To bind it, the artists crafted a mortar using a mix of slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and blood.

— Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bind

Verb

Lightly brush the salmon fillets with the mustard and top with the panko/Parmesan mixture, pressing down lightly to adhere.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Ashford acknowledged that the agency has to adhere strictly to its cleanup plans but said in some cases, like an industrial site near a residential area, the EPA may clean up to a lower level to prevent recontamination.

— Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhere

Verb

Eventually that carbon will begin to fuse into neon, then the neon will fuse into magnesium, and so on up the periodic table until iron builds up in the core.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Dressed in dark wood and rich fabrics, The Lounge fuses Austin culinary sentiment with European classics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Unique to the mid-top is a metal hook that fastens its collar strap, replacing the plastic hook traditionally seen on the Air Force 1 Mid.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026