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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
These colorful congregations outside of the Garden had become a staple after Knicks playoff wins in recent years, but Friday’s was different.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
On each coffin, a photo of one of the hostages was stapled to the side.
—Melanie Lidman, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Through it all, the resort continues to offer the staples that have endeared it with 70 years of guests: an escape from the worries of the world outside, a place to feel like a kid again, and a little bit of magic courtesy of cast members, as Disney fans have shared with USA TODAY.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
These colorful congregations outside of the Garden had become a staple after Knicks playoff wins in recent years, but Friday’s was different.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Verb
From painting over light switches and hinges to stapling boards over holes, there are even more extreme examples, like painted over food, and even a grenade found covered up with white paint.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
On each coffin, a photo of one of the hostages was stapled to the side.
—Melanie Lidman, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
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The battery handles long streaming sessions, and the charging case fits into a jacket pocket without bulk.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Drying too fast or too slow can affect how the paint adheres and compromise its longevity, resulting in premature failure.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Using clean hands, gently press down all over to adhere fillings to dough.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Best Uses Due to their smooth, slippery surface, nonstick pans are ideal for delicate foods that are prone to sticking.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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No calibration, no camera… just plug, stick, and go.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The confessions were finally given on May 31, 1924, after Leopold's glasses were found next to Franks' body at 121st Street and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Soon after the tournament ended, in which Scheffler finished tied for 8th place, the city announced that there were errors in the police department's handling of the case, and charges were ultimately dropped.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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For example, clinicians might one day be able to tell whether someone is more likely to decrease their risk of heart disease by taking weight loss drugs or by exercising.—
Arun Durvasula,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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But Imola is still well under 3000 pounds, comparable or superior to other track-day exotic specials, even with the weight of a semi-auto gearbox.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The majority don't pass, like the majority of all bills, but dozens have.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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The majority of Encarnacion’s reps with Sacramento will be at first base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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