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
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
Braun stuck to Harden like glue, completely disrupting the flow of the Clippers’ offense in holding their engine to 11 points and just five assists against four turnovers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 May 2025
Whereas the 11-year LPGA veteran, Lindy Duncan, who is still awaiting her first LPGA title, shared the moment that will be glued in her memories.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lastly, apply a generous amount of glue to your nail before applying the press-on to your natural nail and holding it for at least 30 seconds so the glue dries down.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
Braun stuck to Harden like glue, completely disrupting the flow of the Clippers’ offense in holding their engine to 11 points and just five assists against four turnovers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Chloe Melas, entertainment correspondent My eyes are glued to Combs’ legal team.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 May 2025
Whereas the 11-year LPGA veteran, Lindy Duncan, who is still awaiting her first LPGA title, shared the moment that will be glued in her memories.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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The bootstrapped company uses a patented adhesive that is sweat-resistant but water soluble and does not seep into fabrics.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hutton reports that some types of adhesive used by climbers are rated to deal with fire.—
Hannah Provost,
Outside Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The spacecraft was bound for Venus, but an issue with a timer cut an engine burn prematurely, which ultimately left the spacecraft stuck in Earth’s orbit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Drying too fast or too slow can affect how the paint adheres and compromise its longevity, resulting in premature failure.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Using clean hands, gently press down all over to adhere fillings to dough.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The look was designed by Tolu Coker, a British-Nigerian designer celebrated for masterful tailoring that fuses masculine aesthetics with feminine silhouettes, brought to life through loud, vivid patterns.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The pair fused Alejandro’s restaurant-savviness with Andres’ knowledge of administrative work and social media engagement to boost the food truck’s visibility.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Beech and oak logs felled in the Morvan Forest were fastened together and floated along the Yonne, then up the Seine to fuel the fires of the growing population of Paris.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Similar to how ropes push materials into the back of the human printer, wires fastened to a cap on Mickey’s head transmit memory data.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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