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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

glue

2 of 2

verb

as in to bind

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of glue

Noun

Dark matter is the invisible glue that keeps the largest structures in the cosmos together. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 That's almost unheard of in this category, where batteries are usually sealed under glue and plastic. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

The additives burn fast and essentially glue themselves to the pan’s surface. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 The structures are made using biological molecules found in their own saliva to glue the earth together. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue

Noun

The Samsara Tracking Label—released in June—combines them into a paper-thin, disposable adhesive providing real-time shipment visibility.

— Jay Bouchard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The approach replaces the oxygen normally generated during water electrolysis with an epoxide, a class of chemicals widely used to manufacture polymers, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Verb

Also, a decision by a federal appeals court binds federal district courts within its jurisdiction—here, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming—and serves as influential precedent elsewhere.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
His hands and legs were bound, duct tape covered his face, and his body was burned and showed signs of decomposition, according to the record.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of bind

Verb

As such, the press is not allowed to publish details that might lead to any of the accusers being identified, and coverage of the trial will adhere strictly to what happens in court.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Top with reserved hazelnuts and press in gently to adhere (surface will be smothered with nuts).

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhere

Verb

Both a special mention and the Public Prize went to Brais Albor Rodriguez (Spain) for a collection that improbably and wittily fused the idea of squirrels—through shearling sourced on Vinted—and cojones.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Led by captain Shuangshuang, striker Yulong and mentor Xu Feng, the players fuse martial arts technique with ball skills in their push for the title.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

Whitney did her own makeup, put on her Nike Cortez sneakers, and fastened an ivory bandana around her head.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
That is unwelcome news to Estifanos Dagne and Rahel Estifanos, whose daughter Wongel fell 100 feet to her death in 2021 on the park’s Haunted Mine Drop after workers there failed to notice her seat belt was not fastened.

— Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026