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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For more than 20 years, the Underground Music Showcase has been a staple of Denver's live music scene, drawing thousands to South Broadway for a weekend of local and national acts.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Just print out the quiz, staple it to your clothing, and copy the below score feedback options onto slips of paper.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For more than 20 years, the Underground Music Showcase has been a staple of Denver's live music scene, drawing thousands to South Broadway for a weekend of local and national acts.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Uncle Sam has stapled over most of Vecna’s rifts with crude metal plates, but left just enough open to use for his own ends.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Just print out the quiz, staple it to your clothing, and copy the below score feedback options onto slips of paper.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Carrots, onion, celery, and tomatoes bulk it up while dried thyme, marjoram, parsley, and garlic add plenty of flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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For churches and community organizations that buy in bulk for weekly fish fries, the impact can be especially pronounced.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In my opinion, CM Moore could adhere more closely to city policy and to the city charter.—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Paint may not adhere well without extensive sanding and priming, which can lead to bubbling and peeling, explains designer Danielle Chiprut.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then, about four to five billion years later, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core, evolving into a red giant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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For short-term rentals, check out the Historic District or find more affordable options in the Midtown area or other neighborhoods a little farther out from the city’s core.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Galatasaray stun Juve, Balogun’s double Elsewhere in the play-offs on Tuesday, the shock result of the night came from Turkey, where Galatasaray stuck five past Juventus in a 5-2 victory that must count as one of the most memorable in their modern history.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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If, on the other hand, cells were much more crowded, molecules would be stuck in place, unable to move much at all, let alone come across their reaction partners.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Doug wouldn’t let his body get him down, although Lord knows his body tried.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Richardo Gonzalez and Justin Leonard are tied for third, four shots behind Toms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Second baseman Cole Cramer singled to score Franco and tie the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those words now carry a tremendous amount of weight.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just one day later, the telehealth company abruptly canceled its launch of a GLP-1 pill for weight loss.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They are typically screwed into the snow and often cemented in by water that turns to ice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is kind of trying to screw each other over.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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