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
Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
That riot became a staple of Biden’s reelection run and later Harris’s stump speeches.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 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
Snag staples from Adidas, Lululemon, Champion, and more great brands below.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
That riot became a staple of Biden’s reelection run and later Harris’s stump speeches.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 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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Suitable fiber-optic cabling can also be bought in bulk on Amazon, without the necessary spool to load it on a drone.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those giants are the Big Bland Box Stores of sound—smooth movers in bulk with often minimal marginal returns to musicians.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 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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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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This article was produced by KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Historically, the Sooners’ have been renowned for their uncanny ability to stick landings on vault.Caroline Price, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Because temperatures are below freezing in most areas, the snow could stick and reach as much as 2 inches or more in northern Mecklenburg County.Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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While job openings aren't directly tied to the unemployment rate, an increase in open roles is a promising sign for the U.S. labor market and economy as a whole.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Footwear giant Puma filed a last-minute notice of opposition against Tiger Woods’ logos tied to his Sun Day Red brand, according to a filing last week.Jessica Golden, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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The mill, operating in Mexico and China, produces selvedge fabrics using hemp and recycled cotton, available in a diverse range of weights, from lightweight shirting to robust 15.5 oz. constructions.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Often multiple pounds in weight, the insect-like deep-sea animals are fished from far away islands before being distributed to markets and restaurants around the country in Southeast Asia.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Even as several justices expressed concerns that the law was in tension with the First Amendment, a majority appeared satisfied that it was aimed not at TikTok’s speech rights but rather at its ownership, which the government says is controlled by China.Adam Liptak, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of their care is paid for by government subsidies, and the center would need to maintain that population for a full year to break even.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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