as in adhesive
a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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Recent Examples of glue
ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Police discovered disposable gloves and a bottle of Gorilla super glue in the trash, leading to the arrest of Ross, TMJ4 reported.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That's why the iPhone said Luigi Mangione was dead and Google told people to put glue on pizza.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Police discovered disposable gloves and a bottle of Gorilla super glue in the trash, leading to the arrest of Ross, TMJ4 reported.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
When the yarn is dry, twist the pieces together in the middle and glue them to the front of the egg, about halfway down.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Ars Video Rocketbook claims that the adhesive on its sticky notes is so strong that they can be stuck and re-stuck hundreds of times.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Art Fry thought of using the adhesive as a way to temporarily anchor something — in his case, a bookmark, to a piece of paper or page in a book.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This contract, like Juan Soto's deal, is bound to shift the market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two then return to the shipping container, where the terrified, bloodied manager is still bound to a chair.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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The faulty cant rails appear to stem from inadequate glue used to adhere the components to the vehicle frame, which allegedly weakens after exposure to freezing temperatures.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The aliens reportedly emerged from the wreckage, fusing together into one object and bursting into a bright light and turning all but two of the soldiers to stone.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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