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
Adam Smith, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans.
—Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Ally Neagen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
The whole thing is apparently just glued on, and half of it ripped off like a cheap sticker.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But Shahram Mokhtari, a technician from repair company iFixit, said Humane's heavy use of glue makes recycling more expensive and environmentally hazardous.
—Adam Smith, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans.
—Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
March 21, 2025 We’ve been glued to our screens watching the drama unfold on the Netflix reality dating series Temptation Island.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
The whole thing is apparently just glued on, and half of it ripped off like a cheap sticker.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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To restore the integrity of the structural elements of the frame and reassemble it, Dalley recommends a thread-locking adhesive, such as Loctite Blue 242, to keep bolts and screws in place over time.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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It can be used in products like degreasers, brake cleaners, sealants, lubricants, adhesives, paints, coatings and arts and crafts spray coatings.—
Joseph Epstein,
Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The exoplanets that are wanderers Many planets aren’t bound to a star but instead roam freely across the stretches of space.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Any purchaser of 23andMe assets should agree to be bound by the company's existing privacy policy, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a letter to the U.S. trustee, a government office that oversees bankruptcies.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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The key to this tenderloin is a light coating of mustard and mayonnaise, which helps seal in the meat's juices and adhere the herby breadcrumb crust.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Planning a visit during Epcot’s special events, like the Festival of The Arts, is a great idea for those who like to fuse art, culture, and food.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Use a molcajete or a mortar and pestle to better fuse all the flavors.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The other horse was unhitched from the sleigh and fastened to the collar of the horse in the water and was then able to pull it out.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Create a loop or figure-8 pattern with the twine and fasten the opposite side of the twine to the nearest tree stake at a 45-degree angle.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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