glue 1 of 2

as in adhesive
a substance used to stick things together used glue to stick the photo in the album

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glue

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verb

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Recent Examples of glue
Noun
She was committed to traditional foods—as sustenance, pleasure, and social glue. Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2025 Cover drainage holes with mesh, held in place with glue or wire. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, Dern stayed glued to her opponent, forcing the fight to the fence, where both fighters were active with knees in close. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The trick is to reproduce that resilience by bundling and gluing individual slats. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for glue 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
  • Naphthalene and methylene chloride, present in plastic, adhesives and other household materials, can also contaminate drinking water and disperse easily into the air.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Testers say the adhesive is strong enough to withstand sweat, humidity, and even surprise rainstorms.
    Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Jubilee runs through early January 2026, so, if you are bound for Rome, book everything as far in advance as possible.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Removing such an important network from any team is bound to cause disruption to the team’s identity.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Spread the mustard mixture over the fish; sprinkle with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
    Fox News, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • From online videos to social media platforms — and even a weekly Islamic State newsletter — the group that wants to force all Muslims to adhere strictly to the faith’s earliest teachings has a very modern media strategy.
    Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Aamir’s sculptures fuse scientific reality with interpretations created by her imagination.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Bring form to your inspirations when Venus fuses with Saturn.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • If bokashi bins get too dry, add more moisture-rich food scraps and make sure your composter lid is fastened tight.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Along with the hooded detail, the dress boasted a shimmering broach, which was fastened to one of the two straps of Barbaro’s dress.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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