Definitions

glue

[gloo] / glu /

NOUN

adhesive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cement paste plaster

STRONG

gum gunk mucilage spit

WEAK

stickum

Example Sentences

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Andres was the suave glue of the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Others argued the particles stiffened the surrounding material like glue.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Google was widely mocked in 2024 after its AI Overviews results told users to eat rocks and "glue pizza".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Regardless, if Adama is humanity’s fist, Roslin is the glue that holds the fleet together.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Grandma allowed my sister to stick to her like glue because she knew Adria needed that security.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles