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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as in to adhere
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Recent Examples of staple
Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
TikTok remains, steadily entrenching its position as a staple of global youth culture.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Shannin Desroches, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Crosby was a constant — stapled to either McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon’s wing.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Since 2023, Sharpe has been a staple of ESPN’s First Take sports talk program, regularly appearing on Mondays and Tuesdays.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
TikTok remains, steadily entrenching its position as a staple of global youth culture.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Imagine trying to puke being stapled top to bottom.
—Shannin Desroches, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Crosby was a constant — stapled to either McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon’s wing.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Medals are made from recycled zinc alloy, and ordered in bulk to reduce travel emissions, leftover medals and ribbons are recycled within the U.K. Smart logistics is at the heart of new baggage-free assembly area.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump has hit multiple records for his first 100 days in office, but the rapidity of his actions also highlights the fragility of relying on presidential action to cement core policies.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Republicans broadly support the core tax cut proposals Trump has championed, some have raised concerns about the overall fiscal impact of the package, which by some estimates could add around $5 trillion to the national debt in the next decade.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No calibration, no camera… just plug, stick, and go.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cut up old microfiber cloths and stick them under heavy plant pots.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Police were investigating Sunday after a boater spotted a body floating in the Connecticut River in Rocky Hill. Ferry Park was closed for a few hours as police investigated the scene, the Rocky Hill Fire Department said in a social media post, then reopened at about 11:30 a.m.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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That might sound dramatic, but when your body is under attack all the time, even small tasks — taking a shower, cooking dinner, going to the gym — becomes like climbing a mountain.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Great Wolf Lodge is kicking off their annual Summer Camp-In celebration (May 24 - August 25) with a special promotion tied to the viral meme.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the procession carried even more weight this year.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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By 2016, President Obama put his weight behind the movement with the Computer Science for All initiative.—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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While most debates, especially online, aren't so clear cut, the majority agrees that even the most skilled men are no match for a gorilla.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Blank Gameweek 34 seems to have been a successful one for the majority of those who played their Free Hit chip in Fantasy Premier League, but there is still one game to go as Nottingham Forest take on Brentford on Thursday.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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