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
And because Outside Lands is as much a style showcase as a music festival, be sure to check out our look at this year's fashion trends, from festival staples to bold outfits that turned heads all weekend. — James Ward, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The resulting selection of stocks spans health care, consumer staples, industrials and consumer discretionary companies. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Uniqlo, which focuses on timeless wardrobe staples, offers a range of aftercare services, including repairs, decorative sashiko mending, embroidery and creative restyling. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 That said, living in the South means there’s still a ways to go before the heat subsides, and until then, breathable summer staples will continue to define my outfits. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Amazon’s Outlet has swimsuits, cover-ups, and other warm-weather staples starting at just $10, making now a smart time to grab an extra suit without overspending. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The cocktail menu leans into the couple’s heritage with some Argentine staples, including the El Clásico of Fernet and Coke and El Diego, concocted with sweet vermouth, Coke and a splash of whiskey. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staples
  1. weights
  2. clips
  3. bodies
  4. clamps
  5. cores
  6. ties
  7. chiefs
  8. screws
Noun
  • Meta made the model's weights publicly available through Hugging Face.
    — Paulina Likos,Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its chips never load the weights at all, because the weights are etched permanently into the transistors.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weights
Verb
  • 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
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • A little more than two hours after the 911 call, with a regional SWAT team and Cowley County sheriff’s deputies joining the standoff, authorities breached the home and found the bodies, DeLong said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • According to the medical examiner's office, the bodies were improperly stored at the funeral home and were in various states of decomposition at the time.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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
  • Looking for traces of a Toba catastrophe in standard sediment cores was like timing a sprint with a calendar.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Hierarchical cores will persist where unified command, consistent standards, legal accountability, and rapid crisis response are required.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of cores
Verb
  • The shower curtain, which can be either fabric or plastic, goes outside the tub and ties your bathroom’s aesthetic together.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Terafab’s website ties the factory to Musk’s longer-term vision of AI infrastructure.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • The arrangement includes a new organization, to be overseen by a secretariat in Saudi Arabia, and regular meetings among the foreign and defense ministers of the three countries, along with their military chiefs.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Those details came from chiefs and warriors who once rode with Crazy Horse.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of chiefs
Verb
  • 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
  • Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
Definition of screws

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