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
Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
The series will also welcome Marc Vetri of fellow Philadelphia staple Fiorella on June 26 and chefs Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp from Pine Street Grill and Michelin-starred Her Place Supper Club on July 10.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
This gives you plenty of time to map out your cart and check out with all of the winter wardrobe staples your closet is missing.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Suburban staples such as Signature Theatre and Round House were also years away.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
The series will also welcome Marc Vetri of fellow Philadelphia staple Fiorella on June 26 and chefs Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp from Pine Street Grill and Michelin-starred Her Place Supper Club on July 10.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
At their locations in Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City Beach, McGuire’s Irish Pub has bills stapled all over the walls and ceilings.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
This gives you plenty of time to map out your cart and check out with all of the winter wardrobe staples your closet is missing.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
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Amazon sellers based in China can now store their goods in bulk closer to the product’s origin to cut down on warehousing costs and better optimize inventory replenishment based on consumer demand.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But in buying your data in bulk on the commercial market, the government is circumventing the Constitution, Supreme Court decisions and federal laws designed to protect your privacy from unwarranted government overreach.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
21 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
Noun
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The core dispute is the skyrocketing cost of healthcare premiums.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Objects that formed between the soot and frost lines will be less dense, will have the capacity to possess some volatiles, and can have a wide variety of masses, but should always have rock-and-metal cores.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All have at least made it to the moon, although only Firefly’ lander stuck its landing successfully.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Get him to smell that ocean breeze, stick his feet in the sand — really relax.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bregman wasn’t fazed by it, slugging a game-tying home run in the eighth inning Friday for his first marquee moment in a Cubs uniform.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Up next The Hawks head to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for Game 5 with the series tied 2-2.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a workout area that’s partially open to the elements with weights, a trampoline, rowing machine and stretch bands, but a treadmill and other cardio equipment would be a good addition for runners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mechanics across the continent screwed, hammered and welded Sheila to keep her together, sometimes shaking their heads at the madness of it all.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Without brothers, father, I would be screwed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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