GLUING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

gluing 1 of 2

noun

variants also glueing

as in cementing

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gluing

2 of 2

verb

variants also glueing

present participle of glue

as in binding

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Recent Examples of gluing

Noun

But this gluing also connects individual edges from each rim in pairings that represent incompatible relationships. — Alex Stone, Quanta Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 There were small tables that needed gluing, and there was always clothing to be mended, and, on this day, a lawn chair whose shredded side pieces were being replaced with unmatching but whimsical bits of material. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026 Practice your toddler's grouping and gluing skills in this candy corn craft from Thriving Home. — Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025 These robots handle precision tasks like screwdriving, gluing, and component assembly, all without the need for fencing or isolation. — Natan Linder, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The trainee then did whatever stitching, stapling, or gluing was necessary to make the patient whole again. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2022 The Nami shoe was custom fitted and made from completely recyclable materials and did not require any stitching or gluing. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluing

Noun

The cementing of their relationship also follows Jama’s star turn on BBC series The Celebrity Traitors.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
No matter what transpires on the field, though, the cementing of the club’s foundation in Miami proper should be the first line of its year in review.

— Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of cementing

Verb

The binding passenger ticket contract issued by all major cruise lines explicitly prohibits class action lawsuits.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The Basel Committee coordinated banking supervision across borders, and the Council of Europe’s 2024 AI convention shows that binding agreement on principles is attainable.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of binding

Noun

Precautionary measures are being implemented to protect existing infrastructure, and bonding and insurance requirements have been secured as part of the permitting process.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Over the years, Stephanopoulos has shared several snapshots celebrating Harper’s major moments, including her high school graduation and bonding time with the whole family, including attending Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour in 2023.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of bonding

Verb

Jones, whose work culminated in the ’70s, was known for fusing commercial fetishism with fine art and was often criticized for his figurative objectification of women.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Atkins, Saunderson, and May are widely credited as the architects of Detroit techno, fusing elements of early Chicago house with the electronic music being made by groups like Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fusing

Noun

Its collection of disparate groups and varied agenda items has always made its cohesiveness seem tenuous.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Some of it could be traced back to the level and cohesiveness of the opponent – Maryland returned 71% of its production from last year, second-most in the FBS – but some, too, goes back to a collection of mistakes that the Huskies have to eliminate.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of cohesiveness

Verb

Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Definition of fastening

Noun

The carabiner attachment allows for easy access when needed, while the water-resistant construction adds an extra layer of protection against an unexpected drizzle.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
This model comes with five attachments, including a crevice tool to help remove allergy-aggravating dust, pet hair, and debris.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

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