as in adhesive
a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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as in sticky
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
don't overbeat the mashed potatoes, or they will be thick and gluey instead of light and fluffy
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Recent Examples of glue
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Add a little hot glue to the comb and the flower, then attach them together.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Some were glued to their phones while others hugged one another.
—Kate Payne and David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Similar to Batman, Massey is the glue within the Royals offense.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Add a little hot glue to the comb and the flower, then attach them together.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
To create them, trace and cut two egg shapes, decorate as desired, then glue the edges together—leaving a small opening to tuck in a message or seed packets or candy before sealing.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Some were glued to their phones while others hugged one another.
—Kate Payne and David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Old books also release volatile organic compounds over the years (VOCs) as the paper and adhesives gradually break down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Volatile Organic Compounds And Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) remain a significant concern for IAQ, originating from everyday materials such as paints, cleaning products, adhesives, furnishings and more.—
Sissi Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The spacecraft was bound for Venus, but an issue with a timer cut an engine burn prematurely, which ultimately left the spacecraft stuck in Earth’s orbit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other members of the U.S. central bank are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, trying to chart a path where the U.S. can avoid both a recession and sticky inflation.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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Relevance is a particularly sticky word, one that lacks nuance.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Using clean hands, gently press down all over to adhere fillings to dough.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Greenwood says the film adheres more to the Georgian era rather than the Regency period.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The look was designed by Tolu Coker, a British-Nigerian designer celebrated for masterful tailoring that fuses masculine aesthetics with feminine silhouettes, brought to life through loud, vivid patterns.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The pair fused Alejandro’s restaurant-savviness with Andres’ knowledge of administrative work and social media engagement to boost the food truck’s visibility.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Prioritize staying inside your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened and wait for emergency assistance to arrive. Were you involved in a car accident?—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the entryway leading into the jail, guards put him in a restraint chair and fastened the straps, the complaint says.—
Julia Marnin,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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