superglue

noun

Definition of supergluenext
as in epoxy

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Recent Examples of superglue This new research, however, could apply some superglue to our broken theories by suggesting a new identity for little red dots and an entirely new class of cosmic object. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Anna-av/Getty Images The structure of the gecko's toes have inspired many a previous product—from special superglues through to 'spiderman'-style climbing suits—but such have long proven difficult to emulate in medical and personal care products. — Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 The arrow shafts were also coated with birch bark pitch–considered a Stone Age superglue. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024 Hopefully your first-aid kit has tweezers, because some of the alternatives—like superglue on a cotton swab—have the potential to go seriously wrong. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for superglue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superglue
  1. epoxy
  2. glue
  3. mucilage
  4. epoxy resin
  5. adhesive
  6. water glass
  7. paste
Noun
  • In another part of the facility, the screams of industrial machinery made talking difficult, and the fumes from hot epoxy filled the air.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • At the seventh spot, both the dark blue coating and light blue epoxy primer underneath had peeled away, leaving the concrete exposed.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of epoxy
Noun
  • Flies eluding the glue traps and the manager’s fancy fly swatter gathered on the cutting board (three), on a clean fying pan (one), on the trash can (three), and on the mop head and a wall (six).
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Fly Traps Fly traps, like hanging glue strips, are usually effective at capturing fruit flies.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
Definition of glue
Noun
  • Turn to pickled okra for the tart, punchy flavor for this dish—but without the mucilage that people often associate with the vegetable.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • The cooking process will also cause the okra to release its mucilage.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of mucilage
Noun
  • The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • As with the Apollo spacecraft, Orion’s heat shield is made principally of a material known as Avcoat, a combination of epoxy resin and silica fibers, designed to absorb the fires of reentry and slowly burn off, or ablate, carrying the reentry heat away from the capsule and crew.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of epoxy resin
Noun
  • Surgical tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is used in medicine to secure bandages, gauze and medical devices.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The aerospace expansion aims to produce high-performance structural adhesives and surfacing products for commercial aerospace and space exploration.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of adhesive
Noun
  • For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • People line up for seats, tables are wiped, water glasses set, orders taken, various foods cooked and served, bills presented and paid.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of water glass
Noun
  • Looking effortless on the beach is quite the art form–I, for one, often end up covered in a stubborn sunscreen and sand paste, hiding under a towel desperate for refuge from the sun.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Similar to miso or bouillon paste, instant dashi powder isn’t just about making soup.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of paste

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“Superglue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superglue. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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