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
Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
The cars pushed air around in very specific, very fussy ways to glue the car to the track — but the side effect was that following another car closely was like trying to have a picnic directly behind a leaf blower.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Use fine-grit sandpaper to lightly rough up slick surfaces so the glue has something to grip, then wipe everything down with an alcohol wipe to remove oils (yes, even on a brand-new book).
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Verb
When the yarn is dry, twist the pieces together in the middle and glue them to the front of the egg, about halfway down.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
The cars pushed air around in very specific, very fussy ways to glue the car to the track — but the side effect was that following another car closely was like trying to have a picnic directly behind a leaf blower.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Then, lather on the base coat before applying a lacquer — the second step acts as an adhesive to help the polish last longer.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Long pool sessions, hot tubs and saunas put extra stress on the adhesive, so an overpatch is worth considering before a beach day or vacation.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The bleeding was stopped, but the third period was bound to be a thriller based on how these two teams were finding clear chances to score.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The service The staff here are ever so kind, and bound by the same joy and passion for food and nature as the people that visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Working one at a time, brush border of rounds with 1 large egg, beaten to blend, then fold and pleat dough up and over itself, right up to edges of filling, gently pressing to adhere.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Helphenstein, the owner of a Los Angeles gallery, launched the Instagram account Jerry Gogosian in 2018, fusing the names of renowned art critic Jerry Saltz and megallerist Larry Gagosian.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
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Heavily involved in the design of her Nike outfits, Osaka loves to fuse fashion with tennis.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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