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Staples Moderate

Staples has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
1

plural of staple

"The grocery store sells many food staples like rice, beans, and pasta."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of staple

"The machine staples the documents together every time she presses the lever."

In plain English: To staple something means to fasten two pieces of paper together using a metal clip that goes through them and bends flat on the back.

"He staples the documents together before putting them in his briefcase."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The renowned architect Staples designed several iconic buildings in Chicago during the 1920s."

Example Sentences
"He staples the documents together before putting them in his briefcase." verb
"The chef will staples the fabric pieces together with strong thread before cutting." verb
"You can staples documents quickly at the office supply store near your home." verb
"She forgot to staples her report so it fell apart when she tried to file it." verb
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