as in adhesives
a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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Recent Examples of glues
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Our Top Picks From quick-dry formulas perfect for beginners to long-lasting bond-and-seal systems built for days of wear, these are the best eyelash glues worth adding to your makeup kit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
The glues typically don’t hold well under a wet and salty surf.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2025
Hayes shares with me that the lash bond used to adhere their falsies to your lashes is a much healthier option, because its formula does not utilize common but toxic ingredients found in other lash glues or bonds.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Noun
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Our Top Picks From quick-dry formulas perfect for beginners to long-lasting bond-and-seal systems built for days of wear, these are the best eyelash glues worth adding to your makeup kit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
The glues typically don’t hold well under a wet and salty surf.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2025
Hayes shares with me that the lash bond used to adhere their falsies to your lashes is a much healthier option, because its formula does not utilize common but toxic ingredients found in other lash glues or bonds.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glues
Noun
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The maker of Scotch tape and other adhesives on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast for the second time this year, driving up its stock by more than 12% on the week through early Friday.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Philanthropy can be the glue that binds generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, there's also another tie that binds the sparkling statements Meghan and Eugenie made, as both of their only tiara wears to date.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Glues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glues. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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