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
Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Driving the news: Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley and the rest of the state's eyes will be glued to the TV Saturday as his alma mater, Penn State, hosts SMU in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Recycled leather and green glue SteamLine is also taking steps to incorporate more environmentally responsible materials into its products.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
With the Minnesota Vikings in contention for the NFC North division title and the No.1 seed in the NFC, we’ll be glued to their visit to Seattle Seahawks.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Driving the news: Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley and the rest of the state's eyes will be glued to the TV Saturday as his alma mater, Penn State, hosts SMU in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
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The Savage x Fenty Extra Stay Adhesive Bra comes with its own storage pouch and is made with strong adhesive that’ll stay put even in a tropical climate.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Each receiver has a keyhole and a double-sided adhesive to attach to various items around the house.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There was no use getting on a plane bound for Boston and flying across the United States in the wee hours of the morning, only to arrive weary-eyed.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The contract would be binding, necessitating a drop of blood.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Scholz himself adhered at least in part to his typical low-key political style in responding to this episode.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Add sprinkles and chill before cutting: Top with sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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This style fuses prep with timeless patterns and luxury accents.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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The two atoms literally fuse into one atom by heating up to 180 million degrees Fahrenheit (100 million degrees Celsius), 10 times hotter than the core of the Sun.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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