stapled

Definition of staplednext
past tense of staple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stapled
Verb
  • And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The crocodile was seen swimming with the dead canine clamped between its jaws on Monday, per WESH.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • One of the two animals ended up with part of Hohl's head inside its mouth, with its jaws clamped around his cheek and skull, while the other clamped onto his left ankle.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That’s the difference between having a mere below-average QB versus an awful one tied to your receiver.
    Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Kusilek, who quarterbacked the Falcons from 2012-15, earning all-WIAC Conference honors, stood with a smile pasted to his face and his eyes glued to Wisconsin-River Falls coach Matt Walker as the final minute of time ticked off the clock.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Flowers are pasted all over it, seemingly at random, and strings of them fall off the hem in an unappetizing way.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And, as usual, the people with the fewest resources will get screwed.
    Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
  • No matter what Robert does, he’s totally screwed.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once Jeopardy's John Pork question was clipped for TikTok, users on the platform argued that the clue wasn't completely accurate, as John Pork appeared on social media as early as 2018, before generative AI was widely accessible.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Some flags will be attached to lamp posts, but there is money in the project budget for temporary flag poles as well.
    Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Stapled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stapled. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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