as in bulk
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
reading is the very staple of a person's education
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as in to adhere
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Recent Examples of staple
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
First, normcore relies on timeless, seasonless staples.
—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Late in the game, the top guys were stapled to the ice and put in some fine defensive work, with Marner scoring on the empty net to lock in the win.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The show was a Saturday morning staple for kids in the ’70s, especially via syndication.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
First, normcore relies on timeless, seasonless staples.
—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
While the adults watched NFL, the children decided to create their own stories, cutting, folding and stapling pages together before presenting them to the rest of the family.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Late in the game, the top guys were stapled to the ice and put in some fine defensive work, with Marner scoring on the empty net to lock in the win.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Yun Hai, a specialty food shop in New York City, buys directly from rice farms, soy sauce breweries and mills in Taiwan, then ships the goods over in bulk, supplying grocery stores and restaurants across the country.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Nintendo's new console is still noticeably short of Steam Deck-level bulk, coming in about 17 percent lighter (and a bit less wide and thick) than Valve's handheld.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 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
Noun
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strength training can be done using free weights, machines or simply the resistance of your own body weight.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court, the child, who is nonverbal, had scratches and red marks on her body as a result of the incident, WCHS reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey led 1-0 in the first and 2-1 on Hischier’s goal in the third before Boldy’s goal tied things with just 2:05 left in regulation.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The deal will likely be some sort of joint venture that gives a US company (or even the US itself) a majority stake.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Accountant and political newcomer Michael Anthony Abbott, 60, has also thrown his hat in the ring and could force the other two contenders into a runoff if neither manages to secure a majority on election night.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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