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a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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Recent Examples of glue
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As New Atlas has previously explored, applying the principles of origami and the related art of kirigami (in which the folding material can be cut and reattached with glue or fasteners) has a long history in the industrial design of Japan and other countries.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Learn how to fold and glue the pages and design your own cover, or choose ones available to create your very own book or as a gift to a loved one.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
In this TikTok video, the creator grabs items from Dollar Tree and uses her hot glue gun to stack the votive and the candle holder into a customized garden pedestal.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As New Atlas has previously explored, applying the principles of origami and the related art of kirigami (in which the folding material can be cut and reattached with glue or fasteners) has a long history in the industrial design of Japan and other countries.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Learn how to fold and glue the pages and design your own cover, or choose ones available to create your very own book or as a gift to a loved one.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue
Noun
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Simply wait until the bee has left its tunnel, Headrick said, then use Liquid Nails or a similar adhesive to plug the hole.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Given the cut on his finger, MLB has approved Roberts to use Dermabond adhesive on the area of his cut while pitching for one month.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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British monarchs are constitutionally bound to remain above politics, able only to represent the UK rather than speak for its government.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Harding’s caucus often has chastised Democrats for not adhering strictly to state budget limitations.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle evenly over chicken and press to adhere.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The two-in-one tool uses heat to melt and fuse the edges of plastic packaging back together, creating a much tighter seal than an everyday chip clip.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino through a GPS device fastened to the animal’s ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Glue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glue. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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