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glued

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verb

past tense of glue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glued
Verb
And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glued
Verb
  • The dog first bounded over to his owner, Ryan Pera, to say hi.
    Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet advocates say bonded labor is still rampant in the sugar industry, as recent incidents in Maharashtra have shown.
    Haziq Qadri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2023
  • Its bonded and riveted aluminum chassis features a suspension that doesn't crack teeth even in its firmest setting.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023
Verb
  • The standout element of the design was the asymmetric front placket in tonal suede, fastened with a row of covered buttons.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The surface, dynamic and shimmering in its movement, is dotted with small pill packets and fake eyelashes fastened into place—static objects disrupting the fluid’s momentum.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Captain Ron Galaviz, the agency's chief public information officer, reported that there were 632 stuck or broken-down cars, 327 slide-offs and 423 car crashes.
    Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Prices remain stuck within the range of $85,000 to $92,000, with selling pressure evident at each rally attempt.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Fans latched onto his overdrive vocal style, which sounded like bellows across canyons and fused trap elements into reggaeton.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi illustrates how constitutional authoritarianism can be fused with majoritarian identity rather than relying solely on executive prerogative.
    Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Inmates were served oatmeal and frozen meals, and employees were told to give them just one blanket, multiple sources said.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Incorporate fresh or frozen berries into baked goods like pancakes, muffins, and quick breads.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026

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“Glued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glued. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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