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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
When this glue dissolves, the mountains begin to shift and crumble.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The adults stayed up all night, glued to updates as the fire perimeter expanded.
—Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While none of these sequels has a strong plot, this one is the most obviously held together by tape and glue, and the episodic structure makes House of Frankenstein feel longer than its 70-minute run time.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
When this glue dissolves, the mountains begin to shift and crumble.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Compare it to the NFL’s years-long success of convincing fans to now be glued to their TVs on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays.
—Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The adults stayed up all night, glued to updates as the fire perimeter expanded.
—Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
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In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Casanova got degrees in mechanical engineering from Case Western, worked for lubricant and adhesives companies and, at age 25, went to Shell Oil.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Our groceries are full of glorious winter citrus, which adds brightness to this ethereal dessert, which is bound to entice your Valentine.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The action takes place in 1993 as a train bound from the Serbian capital makes its way into Bosnian territory during the civil war in the former Yugoslavia.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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That’s in large part because, while hard-partying Khadija has socially integrated via a secular, Westernized lifestyle, her shy, quiet daughter has responded by adhering ever more devoutly and stringently to her Muslim faith — vulnerable to the social-media grooming tactics of jihadist recruiters.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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After planting, position the top of the mini greenhouse back on its base and adhere the two halves together with duct tape.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Dec. 2024
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Stars are element factories, fusing increasingly heavy elements in their central nuclear reactors, and producing even more precious metals in the ferocity of their supernova explosions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The canine rises up on its hind legs in an almost prayer-like pose that fuses desire and fealty.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stepping out for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, The Substance actor was photographed in a black Schiaparelli halterneck dress, fastened with an ornate gold cuff at the neck that’s typical of the house codes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Investigators thought the door was fastened from the inside by a swing bar latch, and initial reports indicated that Goldberg had been accompanied by a security guard while forcing open the door.—
Thomas Lake,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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