staples 1 of 2

noun

plural of staple
as in weights
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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staples

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of staple
as in clips

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Recent Examples of staples
Noun
Vogue editors are embracing the shift in season with transitional wardrobes that mix and match summer staples with early-fall essentials. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1999 by Monica Wise, the label is well known for its swimwear staples, capsules and collections. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Our meals at home are intentionally simple and built around a reliable rotation of protein, vegetables, healthy fats and a few practical staples. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 In an extra-long length and a cat’s-eye finish, these brown tips will complement, not compete with, your fall staples. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Instant pudding joins mac and cheese, waffles, cereal and ice cream on the growing list of childhood staples reformulated for shoppers tracking macros. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Whether your game day food lineup includes staples such as barbecue and burgers or wings and hot dogs, rosé complements both smoky flavors and spicy dishes while remaining light enough to enjoy outdoors. — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Earlier this summer, Walmart also lowered the price of thousands of items at its stores and Sam's Club, including staples like beef. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Solos has seen a lot of demand for Northern Greece where travelers experience the unique influence of Balkan spices on regional staples and Macedonia’s influence on its wine region. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staples
  1. weights
  2. clips
  3. bodies
  4. clamps
  5. cores
  6. ties
  7. chiefs
  8. screws
Noun
  • Chips, Power And CUDA Take the list above and put weights on it.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In the studio, while setting up a model for the piece using real weights and real jerseys and making a one-to-one maquette, a couple of things happened.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of weights
Verb
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • On July 26, a hiker reported finding two bodies on the glacier in southern Switzerland, near the Italian border, the regional police in Wallis canton said in a statement.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The team used a technique called metabolomics to measure small molecules circulating in the blood, providing a biochemical snapshot of how the astronauts' bodies — and the microbes living inside them — were responding to spaceflight.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bodies
Verb
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of clamps
Noun
  • In our own solar system, giant planets such as Jupiter and Saturn are thought to have begun rapidly accumulating their massive gaseous envelopes once their growing cores reached roughly 20 times Earth's mass.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Modders have been able to unlock the two additional CPU cores, bringing the total to eight and massively improving overall performance.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cores
Verb
  • That actually ties the non-DCU, The Batman spin-off The Penguin, the hugely praised standalone series that aired in 2024.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For collection accounts and charge-offs, federal law ties the reporting period to the initial delinquency that ultimately led to the account being charged off or sent to collections.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Petersen retired in June alongside Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad, leaving Interim Police Chief Doug Brinkley without either of the department’s two deputy chiefs.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Some CFOs have decided to retire while other finance chiefs are being tapped to steer turnarounds or AI initiatives, for example.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chiefs
Verb
  • The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
  • Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
Definition of screws

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“Staples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staples. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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