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
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Flaxseed Flaxseed acts as a glue, binding ingredients and adding chewiness and volume.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
During Todd Golden’s rise to the cusp of the Final Four, Florida guard Will Richard has been by his coach’s side, serving as the foundation and glue for a once-rebuilding program.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Flaxseed Flaxseed acts as a glue, binding ingredients and adding chewiness and volume.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
And as reality competition shows exploded with Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race, I was glued to my screen.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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
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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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This contract, like Juan Soto's deal, is bound to shift the market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two then return to the shipping container, where the terrified, bloodied manager is still bound to a chair.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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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The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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