Synonyms of glues

glues 1 of 2

noun

plural of glue

as in adhesives

a substance used to stick things together

used glue to stick the photo in the album

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adhesives
• cements
• sizes
• bonds
• epoxies
• epoxy resins
• gums
• pastes
• mucilages
• water glasses
• superglues
• goos
• dope
• library pastes

glues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glue

as in binds

Related Words

• binds
• fuses
• fastens
• adheres
• unites
• clings
• coheres
• cleaves
• sticks
• hews

Dissimilar Words

• falls
• loosens
• drops

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glues

Noun

One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Some glues work differently on different types of plastics, while others vary in drying time or durability. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

The science of glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 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

With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years. — Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026

Wallace said the company had several types of glues and solvents on site, as well as oxygen, propane, gas and a waste oil tank. — Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026

As for how glues and netting affect the healing process? — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026

Articulators fasten bones together using drills, wires, rods, and glues. — Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026