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
Kylie McConville, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Use waterproof containers to store paints, glues, markers, and ink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Despite rain on parade morning and water-sensitive glues, the massive 55-foot float successfully completed its Colorado Avenue route intact.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Harsh formulas and hot water can weaken glues, fade colors, and compromise the materials that give sneakers their structure.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
No synthetic glues are used in the construction, which is part of Groves’ sustainability mission.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Hardware stores were the best venue for cheap glues, glazes, and epoxies, which could be smeared, stuffed, and sanded into every crack and crevice.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
This low-impact cultivation system eliminates the need for chemicals, glues and metals required during coffin production, and consumes minimal energy to grow.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
No microplastics, glues, or mixed wood materials could mean fewer mixed feelings about your cutting board.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
While you might be inclined to take the less humane route to keep mice out—stocking up on traps, glues, essential oils, and other expensive (and often gruesome) killers—there are plenty of natural ways to repel mice worth trying, too.
—Kylie McConville, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Use waterproof containers to store paints, glues, markers, and ink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Despite rain on parade morning and water-sensitive glues, the massive 55-foot float successfully completed its Colorado Avenue route intact.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Harsh formulas and hot water can weaken glues, fade colors, and compromise the materials that give sneakers their structure.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
No synthetic glues are used in the construction, which is part of Groves’ sustainability mission.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Hardware stores were the best venue for cheap glues, glazes, and epoxies, which could be smeared, stuffed, and sanded into every crack and crevice.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
This low-impact cultivation system eliminates the need for chemicals, glues and metals required during coffin production, and consumes minimal energy to grow.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
No microplastics, glues, or mixed wood materials could mean fewer mixed feelings about your cutting board.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glues
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Government regulations limit the amount of chemicals allowed in some kinds of consumer products, such as adhesives and construction materials, because of their contribution to smog, but personal care products that contain fragrances remain largely unregulated.—
Katelyn Richard,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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Used in everyday solutions like adhesives and lotions, LMWGs are inexpensive but are also needed in very small amounts.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This piece of legislation legally binds the US to help Taiwan defend itself against stronger neighbors, like China.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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The resort fuses family-friendly with a big focus on wellness and outdoorsy living, and first-rate gastronomy with top-name chefs.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The film fuses blues music, gothic horror, nonlinear storytelling and themes of racial oppression into the story of identical twin brothers — Smoke and Stack — who return to their Mississippi hometown to bring music and culture to their local Black community.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Glues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glues. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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