STAPLE Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of staple

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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verb

as in to adhere

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Noun

Don’t leave Soho Diner without snapping a picture or two at its photo booth and playing its Crosley Vinyl Jukebox, featuring downtown staples like Velvet Underground and LCD Soundsystem. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 This reimagined Boulevardier, a cocktail cousin of the Negroni, draws on mead and apple, staples of Massachusetts agriculture, according to Laidlaw. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Verb

Now, the complaints stem from the stagnancy of the lineup, particularly the top line, where Burakovsky has been stapled to Bedard’s right wing all season, even as he’s been mired in a slump of staggering proportions. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 These bathroom staples trap toothpaste drips and soap scum in seams and crevices. — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple

Noun

Their legacy, their reputation, and the overwhelming bulk of their personal net worth remain inextricably tethered to the long-term success of the enterprise.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
This polished bag pulls together any outfit effortlessly and is the perfect compact size without adding bulk.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of bulk

Verb

Further, guests will adhere by a no-phones policy, an insider tells PEOPLE.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
But a new fastest time from UAE’s Florian Vermeersch on June 2 of this year — 23km at an average speed of 75kmh — suggests that not everyone has adhered.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of adhere

Noun

Rookie first-round pick Cameron Carr, limited earlier by a toenail issue, added 18 points on efficient seven-for-13 shooting as the Lakers’ young core continues auditioning in Las Vegas.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili all did the same to keep as much of their championship core together during their time in San Antonio.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of core

Verb

Their families clung to the shade of the trees on either side, where one woman had two American flags stuck through her ponytail.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
That level of output convinced Vogt to stick him in the leadoff spot a little more than three weeks into his career and not look back.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of stick

Noun

Crews from multiple local and state agencies began an extensive search, and his body was recovered early Monday, family members confirmed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
His body was found by a National Park Service agent face-down in the water off the shoreline Monday morning.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of body

Verb

The game remained tied after regulation and headed to extra time, when Bellingham, once again, came to the rescue for the Three Lions.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
After Ohtani hit his 21st homer of the season, Andy Pages hit a tying 419-foot blast to left-center for his 17th homer.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of tie

Noun

There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of weight

Verb

Additional updates include a screw-down crown that increases water resistance to 100 meters.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Thus, the outright majority of American voters, the Independents, get royally screwed again in favor of folks who represent about a quarter of Americans, thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision.

— Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

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