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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Recent Examples of staples
Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Michu’s growth reflects this broader shift toward thoughtful, high‑performing pet care staples.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The cap-sleeve top paired with the cargo-style pockets on the shorts is surprisingly chic, and both pieces are easy to mix and match with other wardrobe staples.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Sample fresh seafood and Thai staples while watching fire shows on White Sand Beach at the popular Sabay Bar.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The market downturn put some stocks across the real estate, consumer staples, health care and technology sectors into oversold territory, positioning them for a potential rebound in the near term.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The vegetables that thrive with less sunlight — spinach, lettuce, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage — happen to be everyday staples that show up on most shopping lists week after week.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The team said traditional Pittsburgh staples, including pierogies, kielbasa and chipped ham, inspired many of the new items fans can try.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lay it over the area, and use small garden stakes or staples to pin it in place.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Consider this your cue to stock up on easy, timeless staples that always look put-together.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Michu’s growth reflects this broader shift toward thoughtful, high‑performing pet care staples.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The cap-sleeve top paired with the cargo-style pockets on the shorts is surprisingly chic, and both pieces are easy to mix and match with other wardrobe staples.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Sample fresh seafood and Thai staples while watching fire shows on White Sand Beach at the popular Sabay Bar.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The market downturn put some stocks across the real estate, consumer staples, health care and technology sectors into oversold territory, positioning them for a potential rebound in the near term.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The vegetables that thrive with less sunlight — spinach, lettuce, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage — happen to be everyday staples that show up on most shopping lists week after week.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The team said traditional Pittsburgh staples, including pierogies, kielbasa and chipped ham, inspired many of the new items fans can try.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lay it over the area, and use small garden stakes or staples to pin it in place.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staples
Noun
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Ilarraza said different artists prefer different types of silk with different textures, thicknesses and weights.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The bodies, along with that of his six-month pregnant daughter-in-law, arrived in wooden coffins on a bus from Lebanon, their names scribbled on the sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Avocado pits, peach stones, and other hard fruit cores are far too tough for your disposal’s blades and can cause serious damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Aeration is a method of keeping your lawn healthy by pulling finger-sized cores of soil from your lawn, says Daniel Zhao, CEO of SoilDrops, a lawn irrigation system.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An abduction sequence ties the audience’s nerves in knots with cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s athletic tracking shot loping up the stairs to Margot’s apartment accompanied by Gavin Brivik’s pulse-hammering score.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The round, sesame-seeded bread is layered with Italian deli meats, cheeses and a tangy olive salad that ties everything together.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The overlap is almost too perfect—two editor-in-chiefs and one very specific kind of Upper East Side abode.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not Ellison will be on the ground in Vegas, new Paramount studio chiefs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein are sure to make as much news as possible, either by announcing release dates or new projects.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kinto’s travel tumbler ($34) is a handsome receptacle available in a number of colors, with a lid that screws on tight and enough insulation to keep a cup of coffee warm all day long.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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Or are those simply screws Vrabel’s staff will tighten with more time and practice?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Staples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staples. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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