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
Noun
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Volatile organic compounds may be added to menstrual products as part of fragrances, adhesives or other product components.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cords loop through the sole unit and lock with a toggle, so the components connect mechanically instead of being bonded with traditional adhesives.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan A fleeting moment of passion in post–VE Day Ohio binds Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt, setting off a chain of secrets that spans generations.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The document binds none of them.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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New Scenic Café On the outskirts of Duluth heading toward Two Harbors, the New Scenic Café fuses Scandinavian and American-style dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with lake views and a garden space.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, an Argentine group that fuses ska with Latin rock, reggae funk and other music styles, has been around now for over 40 years.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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