GLUE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈglü

Definition of glue

as in adhesive

a substance used to stick things together used glue to stick the photo in the album

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verb

as in to bind

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Recent Examples of glue

Noun

Over the ensuing centuries, well-meaning conservators applied glue to prevent paint from flaking away, unwittingly speeding the frescoes’ deterioration. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026 The students claim that a total of about 300 kg (661 lb) of paper and about 60 kg (132 lb) of Vinavil Pro glue, partly mixed with water, went into the project. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Verb

Millions around the world will be glued to television screens to watch the opener between Mexico and South Africa, a match that triggers the warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 June 2026 The way Bill Nye broke it all down proved to me, and every other kid glued to the screen, that understanding and enjoying the sheer wonder of science was meant for everyone when presented the right way! — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue

Noun

The women scrape the adhesive back into buckets, and the exercise begins again.

— Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of adhesive

Verb

But a new fastest time from UAE’s Florian Vermeersch on June 2 of this year — 23km at an average speed of 75kmh — suggests that not everyone has adhered.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

Definition of adhere

Verb

Along with the state-of-the-art sound system at its core, this a place that’s capable of fusing festival vibes with beach like aesthetics – all in an otherwise lazy Vegas afternoon.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
And the premise of Robotech is there is alien technology on Earth that allows for humans to fight back against the incoming aliens by fusing with the technology itself to become mechs.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026