staples 1 of 2

noun

plural of staple
as in weights
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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staples

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verb

present tense third-person singular of staple
as in clips

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Recent Examples of staples
Noun
Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, Dillard's — all absolute staples in a shopping mall back in the '80s and '90s. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The brands describe the capsule as a love letter to New York, using denim and sportswear staples to build their version of a city uniform. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 While tech faltered, the market rotated into defensive consumer staples like Kimberly-Clark , healthcare like Eli Lilly and Cardinal Health , and other year-to-date laggards. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Rather than chasing every fleeting trend, the brand focuses on trusty staples that can work across seasons and last for years to come, making its pieces well worth the investment. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026 Regenerative organic first caught on with staples like rice, coffee and eggs. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Italian designer Luigi Sturchio gave the behemoth features that would become staples on the modern superyacht, including a beach club with a fold-down hydraulic swim platform and a dedicated owner’s deck. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Classic studs can become everyday staples, while distinctive settings or statement designs suit someone who prefers jewelry with more personality. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staples
  1. weights
  2. clips
  3. bodies
  4. clamps
  5. cores
  6. ties
  7. chiefs
  8. screws
Noun
  • No day in Gaza is normal, but Friday stood out for its shouts of delight as athletes pulled trucks, flipped massive tires and heaved weights in a strength competition that drew cheering crowds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The weights sit on the back and sides, meaning the front part of the chest stays unencumbered while the wearer gets her workout in.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of weights
Verb
  • Which is why golf buddies Tyler Kenney and Zach Smith founded Laced Golf, a digital device that clips onto your shoelaces and gives you real-time feedback on your stance using lights and haptic vibration.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • And so the record is divided between tracks that capture the rush of losing yourself in a sea of bodies and the pain of being caught out at last call with no one to return home to.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The tension between dialogue and action reveals the conflict between head and heart; wide shots give bodies room to articulate that silent communication.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of bodies
Verb
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of clamps
Noun
  • The chip has two super-cores for short, bursty workloads and four efficiency cores for background tasks and sustained workloads, which Apple says equate to a 20% performance improvement.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Usual wireless charging pads mostly use heavy ferrite cores to direct magnetic fields.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cores
Verb
  • Directed by the Spanish filmmaking duo Los Javis, the drama ties together three time periods to explore the history of gay male desire across nearly 100 years.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • However, the app isn't anywhere near as in-depth as the latest Googlebook OS software, which seamlessly ties your computer to your Android phone and is available across five new laptops.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • The finance chiefs ended the meeting without a joint communique, underscoring persistent divisions among members over the Middle East conflict, trade imbalances, and Russia's war with Ukraine.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of chiefs
Verb
  • Loose hardware Give any bolts, brackets, and screws a quick once-over to make sure nothing has worked itself loose.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Definition of screws

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“Staples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staples. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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