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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 June 2025
In 2025, not everyone is going to be able to switch off the part of their brain or conscience that keeps them glued to the news, especially since the film is being sent straight to streaming, where viewers are more likely to watch it while scrolling the web.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 June 2025
In 2025, not everyone is going to be able to switch off the part of their brain or conscience that keeps them glued to the news, especially since the film is being sent straight to streaming, where viewers are more likely to watch it while scrolling the web.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Verb
And Well-Being Across Locations HR is the glue that holds culture together in a hybrid or remote setting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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The microwaves rapidly heat the carbon that comes from the plastics and adhesives in the e-waste.—
Terence Musho,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Getting sun-baked adhesive off of a window is way harder than putting it on.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Verb
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There, you’re bound to find small and large treasures that will make a big impact on your cooking space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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She'd been bound and raped before she was wrapped in trash bags and put in the trash can.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Simply cut it to match the mat and adhere it with tape or glue.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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In a final step, the mask was carefully aligned with and applied to the surface of the painting, then adhered in place with a thin spray coating of varnish.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Verb
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This trend that fuses sensuality, rebellion, and urban style has crept into the closets of celebrities, influencers, and fashion experts alike.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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What's needed is a broader, more inclusive AI ecosystem—one that fuses technical knowledge with ethical reasoning, diverse cultural voices, and global cooperation.—
Mark Temnycky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Others wore the scarves loosely, using a clip to fasten the tails.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Between the 2 pounds of silicone rubber fastened to his head and a 30-pound bodysuit, the Irish actor was constantly overheating while playing his ambitious Gotham City gangster.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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