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
Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And the glue guy, Josh Hart, was everywhere on his way to a triple-double.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In Fort Collins last year, three women glued their hands to the wall inside the City Council chamber as part of a pro-Palestinian protest.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, two of the most beloved modern-day stars and the glue that has helped hold together Guardiola’s game plans, have also come in for some frankly disrespectful criticism.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And the glue guy, Josh Hart, was everywhere on his way to a triple-double.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Verb
Back in the ’70s, people didn’t have phones glued to their hands.
—Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In Fort Collins last year, three women glued their hands to the wall inside the City Council chamber as part of a pro-Palestinian protest.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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Investing in dental products such as Polident, false teeth adhesives and dental drilling manufacturers could become very profitable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The flight bound for London Gatwick Airport had 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian aboard.—
Ajit Solanki,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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An Air India flight bound for London’s Gatwick airport crashed into a residential area moments after takeoff from the Indian city of Ahmedabad.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Resting the shrimp before frying gives the breading the chance to adhere.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Jenner stepped in front of the camera to model the collection, which releases on Wednesday and fuses her brand’s body-hugging approach to fashion with Findikoglu’s signature corset-heavy, Victorian-nodding artistry.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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After honing his skills in top-tier kitchens in London and Paris, the chef brought his signature French style and ebullient personality to Northern California in 2008, opening concepts like Chou Chou, Bisou, and later Beso, fusing French and Spanish culinary traditions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The stair treads and risers are fastened to and held firm by stringers, which are analogous to the joists under a floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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