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To stick, or to stick something to something

stick

verb

to become fixed to something, especially by means of a sticky substance

glue

verb

to stick things to each other with glue

paste

verb

to glue paper onto a surface using paste

tape

verb

to stick something onto a surface using tape that is sticky on one side

cement

verb

to fix something with cement or a similar substance

cling

verb

to stick to or fit very tightly on something

adhere

verb

to stick to something

cleave to

to stick firmly to something

tape

verb

to fasten something using tape that is sticky on one side

bond

noun

the way that two surfaces are stuck together, usually with glue

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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