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
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Tomas Nosek, a staple on Florida’s fourth line the past two years, is a free agent.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
These bathroom staples trap toothpaste drips and soap scum in seams and crevices.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep (and mostly pantry staples too).
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Tomas Nosek, a staple on Florida’s fourth line the past two years, is a free agent.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Verb
Now, the complaints stem from the stagnancy of the lineup, particularly the top line, where Burakovsky has been stapled to Bedard’s right wing all season, even as he’s been mired in a slump of staggering proportions.
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Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
These bathroom staples trap toothpaste drips and soap scum in seams and crevices.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
Verb
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But a new fastest time from UAE’s Florian Vermeersch on June 2 of this year — 23km at an average speed of 75kmh — suggests that not everyone has adhered.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
Noun
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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Their families clung to the shade of the trees on either side, where one woman had two American flags stuck through her ponytail.
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That level of output convinced Vogt to stick him in the leadoff spot a little more than three weeks into his career and not look back.
Noun
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Mourners beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise as the body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was unveiled beneath a glass case at the Grand Mosalla.
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But Vozinha dived, fully extended his body, and knocked the ball away.
Verb
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Acuff hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 38 seconds remaining.
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Gomez's glam team tied the look together with a sleek bun, pink lipstick, and smoky eye makeup.
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.
Verb
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The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.
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Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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