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
Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Kylie Jenner sported a Chanel staple at the French label’s spring 2025 couture fashion show on Tuesday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Jay King, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
Neil the Demon staples his face back together after Sister Andrea slices it!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Kansas City likes to use a lot of crossing patterns, a staple of Reid’s offenses this season, but the Eagles can cover.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Kylie Jenner sported a Chanel staple at the French label’s spring 2025 couture fashion show on Tuesday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
With Davis no longer stapled to Porziņģis’ side on the perimeter, the Mavericks, on their way to setting that NBA record for offensive rating in a single season, had no more answers left.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
Neil the Demon staples his face back together after Sister Andrea slices it!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Generally, these wines are run-of-the mill, produced in bulk, and inexpensively priced.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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The guidance for labs to do this type of testing has been in place since last fall, but the process has been slow, with many hospitals sending flu samples out for testing in bulk every few days.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rotate turkey breast side down; apply half remaining herb paste to turkey skin; flip turkey breast side up and apply remaining herb paste to skin, pressing and patting to make paste adhere; reapply herb paste that falls onto baking sheet. 8.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
11 Nov. 2024
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Spread the mustard mixture over the fish; sprinkle with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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That competition has made securing investments and partnerships all the more important in large part because of the sizable hardware and energy needs required to hone the models at the core of advanced AI.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Financial success and core values can go hand in hand.—
Goro Gupta,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
23 Jan. 2025
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Read Next National Missing woman’s body found on hiking trail 3 years ago.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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The congresswoman committed to pushing for U.S. engagement at technical bodies at the U.N. — such as telecommunications, intellectual property, civil aviation, artificial intelligence — to counter China’s efforts to determine global standards in these arenas.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Entering today’s second and last loop at Spyglass Hill, they were tied for 25th place, one shot ahead of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and his partner Beau Hossler.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The cash value component is tied to a stock market index, like the S&P 500.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms The common symptoms are changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, bright red rectal bleeding, dark blood in stool, cramps, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is denying rumors about her recent weight loss after giving birth to her baby girl.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of U.S. adults favor deporting immigrants convicted of violent crimes, and the Trump administration’s deportation efforts may begin there.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the most expensive ZIP codes in Connecticut are contained within the narrow wedge that cuts into New York state, north of New York City.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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