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
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Disney is also home to a multitude of other big-name titles, blockbuster movies and TV shows to keep sci-fi superfans glued to the couch.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 22 July 2025
Tj MacIas 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Although Chinese ink frequently consists of a mix of animal glue and soot, experts were surprised to learn that the dharanis’ ink contained metal particles.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Cut a few corks in half the short way, then glue them to the bottom of your pots before filling with soil.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Disney is also home to a multitude of other big-name titles, blockbuster movies and TV shows to keep sci-fi superfans glued to the couch.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
Next up were their baths, where it was discovered one was covered in some sort of glue.
—Tj MacIas 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Although Chinese ink frequently consists of a mix of animal glue and soot, experts were surprised to learn that the dharanis’ ink contained metal particles.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Bonding panels together rather than welding them makes controlling the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels much easier as the adhesives absorb vibrations, while the stiffness provides much more control in terms of lateral movement.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The adhesive didn’t budge throughout extended wear on a hot night.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Devers is bound to get back to All-Star form at the plate over the course of his career in San Francisco.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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When your side hustle involves dealing weed out of the burbs, you're bound to meet some eccentric characters.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To illustrate the absurdity of adhering too closely to genre conventions, Galloway describes a plot about an innocent girl who winds up in a strange town.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then in the bread crumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Her wellness philosophy blends functionality, strength and intentionality and her signature approach fuses strength training, nutrition and mindset coaching to deliver a holistic fitness experience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Art starts by wrapping the belly meat around the loin, then placing it in a tumbler for an hour, which fuses the two cuts together.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Horton and an assistant fasten a saddle and harness ropes across the bull’s broad belly.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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Archaeologists also uncovered pieces of clothing in the graves with amber and glass beads and iron fibulae used to fasten garments.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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