as in bulk
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
reading is the very staple of a person's education
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Recent Examples of staple
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
Saving Nora requires building her a new aorta and a stapling procedure that goes against everything Teddy knows about heart surgery.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Although the couple later ditched their white ceremony outfits in favor of matching purple getups for their reception, Victoria’s wedding dress remains one of the most iconic staples from their lavish wedding and in her fashion lookbook as a whole.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Also on tap are new seasons of The Bear, The Buccaneers, The Gilded Age, Ginny & Georgia and Squid Game (which is ending after three seasons), as well as summertime staples American Ninja Warrior and Love Island.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
Saving Nora requires building her a new aorta and a stapling procedure that goes against everything Teddy knows about heart surgery.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
Sake, a drink brewed from rice, water, and koji mold, is not only the national drink of Japan but also a staple of Japanese cooking.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Although the couple later ditched their white ceremony outfits in favor of matching purple getups for their reception, Victoria’s wedding dress remains one of the most iconic staples from their lavish wedding and in her fashion lookbook as a whole.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Simply cut it to match the mat and adhere it with tape or glue.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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In a final step, the mask was carefully aligned with and applied to the surface of the painting, then adhered in place with a thin spray coating of varnish.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine serves as the academic core of Advocate Health.—
Chase Jordan
July 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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But a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the city of Los Angeles, set for arguments in court on Thursday, addresses the core of the raids themselves and could deal a significant policy blow to the Trump administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Thompson will need to prove the most in this area to stick, as well.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The new websites offer a variety of information that appears to stick closely to generally accepted definitions and science around geoengineering and the government’s ongoing research on contrails.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Noun
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On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.—
Paloma Chavez
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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The sister's bodies were found together 15 miles downriver, CBS Texas reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Much of that gold moves through JFK International Airport, either bound for or coming from Switzerland, where a majority of the world’s gold is processed.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The 21-year-old played a majority of his games at Triple A this season in left field (29), but Worcester does not have a 37-foot wall like Fenway’s Green Monster.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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