stapling

Definition of staplingnext
present participle of staple

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
    Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • What researchers do know is that the sounds come from stick-slip friction—the regular cycles of two objects adhering and moving between one another.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Woods, 50, had to climb out of the passenger's side door of his Land Rover in the wake of the March 27 crash on Jupiter Island, because the car had flipped onto its side after clipping the trailer attached to a pickup truck driving in front of him, according to the arrest report.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Smart mowing tactics can eliminate clipping litter, too.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Athletics got to Yankees closer David Bednar in the ninth inning Wednesday night, paving the way for a 3-2, series-tying victory for the nomadic visitors at Yankee Stadium.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The Sox brought the tying run to the plate in both the eighth and ninth innings, but came up short to drop their second straight in the series.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reformation elevated the already-chic basic further by cinching in the waist.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • To make a profit from their business, American companies sent their manufacturing facilities overseas, screwing American workers by incurring smaller labor costs, therefore profiting rich investors who never had to work for it and used their money to make more money off the American consumer.
    Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
  • All the setup required was screwing in the legs.
    Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Her birthday cake sits on the bed next to her, a piece removed, the knife sticking in the side like a murder weapon.
    Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But some people were referring to the movie internally as Pizza Movie, and that was sticking.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But three pitches later, the lefty-swinging Pauley pulled a hanging sweeper into right field for a two-run double, putting Miami up, 5-4.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Stapling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stapling. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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