GLUING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

gluing 1 of 2

noun

variants also glueing

as in cementing

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2 of 2

verb

variants also glueing

present participle of glue

as in binding

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Recent Examples of gluing

Noun

Practice your toddler's grouping and gluing skills in this candy corn craft from Thriving Home. — Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025 The result led Brittenham and Hermiller to an infinite list of other counterexamples, including almost any knot that’s built by winding two strings and gluing. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 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

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Noun

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

Noun

The former soccer star and his wife often turned the matches into a family bonding activity, bringing along their sons, Romeo and Cruz, and their daughter, Harper.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
These kinds of behaviors likely facilitate better communication, reduce anxiety, enhance bonding, and promote a stronger fighting force.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of bonding

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The hard part was splicing the fiber—fusing together hair-thin glass strands that connected homes to the larger network.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
In the story, Pakistan is born on Lenny’s eighth birthday, fusing personal and national history.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of fusing

Noun

Despite the high stakes, there’s been no spark or cohesiveness in France’s attack, which has oddly looked devoid of ideas and inspiration.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The Sixers are closer to New York on paper but will lack the cohesiveness the Knicks have built.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of cohesiveness

Noun

Transfer dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and let sit until still warm but no longer super hot, about 10 minutes.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Currently, the production of the attachment has been outsourced to a commercial 3D printing company in Idaho that makes durable attachments in a quick and affordable manner.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of attachment

Verb

Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

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