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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Recent Examples of staple

Noun

Another staple that is almost always on the table is our traditional Santorini fava topped with sautéed onions. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Across the Pacific, viewer demand will ultimately determine whether AI verticals become a short-term curiosity or a staple of the format. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 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

Costco generates a bulk of its operating income from membership fees, and this consistent revenue stream is reliable in a sector that has struggled given the cost pressures consumers are facing from inflation.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Like the Pull-On Jeans, there are no zippers or buttons, which cuts down on bulk and gives a sleeker finish.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

Yarbo later acknowledged the core technical findings and began rolling out fixes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
But the core four aren’t the only transplants from Woodsboro, as Ghostface soon rears its ugly head, directly targeting them and whomever else is caught up in their orbit.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of core

Verb

Jerry could easily be a caricature of a pretentious artiste stuck overseeing anonymous regional theater productions.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Stubborn and stuck in the past have been thrown around, but Swinney has started to change and engage the transfer portal, bringing in 15 transfers this offseason after adding four the year before and zero in 2024.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of stick

Noun

That designation will allow the Chiefs to purchase property for the stadium and training facility and convey it to the corporate body to avoid paying state or local taxes that residents and business owners must pay annually.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Truekind’s mission is to provide all women with bras that are kind to the body, ensuring the most comfortable fit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of body

Verb

The company says those sensors can help with reminders and brief activity records tied to relevant interactions rather than continuous recording.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
This increase in work, the jury contended, was directly tied to Skains’ decision to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which determined Skains had the right to sue over the discrimination.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of tie

Noun

Graham has had a penchant for getting defenses to punch above their weight class but has had only one top-10 defense statistically (2023 Raiders).

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That was enough to establish a new West Virginia state weight record for blue catfish, surpassing the 71-pound fish Michael Ramey caught from the same Ohio River area in May.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of weight

Verb

Its non-towable structure means that it is transported to the site by truck and can then be installed on permanent concrete foundations or screw piles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
The remaining 40 with a dial of 18-karat white gold with a tantalum screw-down crown and rose gold and a screw-down rose-gold crown will be first come, first serve, according to Massena.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

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