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

The answer, according to Masic’s research, lies in the Romans’ ingenious recipe for cement, the glue that binds concrete together. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Dark matter is the invisible glue that keeps the largest structures in the cosmos together. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

The additives burn fast and essentially glue themselves to the pan’s surface. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 The structures are made using biological molecules found in their own saliva to glue the earth together. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glue

Noun

It's composed mainly of a flexible biocompatible polymer, and is adhered to the face beside the eye via a medical adhesive.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
The Samsara Tracking Label—released in June—combines them into a paper-thin, disposable adhesive providing real-time shipment visibility.

— Jay Bouchard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Verb

But the relationship was bound to disappoint, given Vucic’s high hopes.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bind

Verb

As such, the press is not allowed to publish details that might lead to any of the accusers being identified, and coverage of the trial will adhere strictly to what happens in court.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Top with reserved hazelnuts and press in gently to adhere (surface will be smothered with nuts).

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhere

Verb

Some of the movie’s most memorable moments have barely anything to do with the plot, like when Matt discovers his eyelids fusing together and attempts to separate them with nail scissors in the bathroom of a bumpy plane.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Inside those embryonic worlds, heat and pressure gave rise to more complexity—perhaps 250 distinct minerals, which fused to make the early Earth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
So, fellow Chicagoans, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for the wildest, most unnerving rollercoaster ride of the four budget cycles that have comprised the city’s Brandon Johnson Experience.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026