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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Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Ukrainian president is bound by politics, public opinion, and his country's law on Crimea.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 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
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How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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