as in sticky
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking
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Recent Examples of adhesive
Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Hydrogel or adhesive patches create a sealing effect, allowing actives to more effectively while also preventing moisture loss.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
China's advancements in bamboo composites, like low-aldehyde/phenol adhesives and mild pyrolytic techniques to remove contaminants while maintaining its cellulose structure make bamboo a leading renewable material for construction, not only for its resilience but also for its sustainability.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Secure the Lid Once the snow globe scene has had time to set and dry, apply a generous layer of adhesive to the inside rim of your lid and screw it on tightly.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Hydrogel or adhesive patches create a sealing effect, allowing actives to more effectively while also preventing moisture loss.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Scientists have been inspired by mussels to create new adhesives that work in a particularly important wet environment – the human body.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
China's advancements in bamboo composites, like low-aldehyde/phenol adhesives and mild pyrolytic techniques to remove contaminants while maintaining its cellulose structure make bamboo a leading renewable material for construction, not only for its resilience but also for its sustainability.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesive
Adjective
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Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car wash in itself is another example of the impossibly big shoes Ava left to fill; her cunning, charisma, and street smarts were the glue holding the school together.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At my organization, ICL, 75% of clients served by IMT have become stably housed by our teams and 67% are adherent with medication, with an additional 14% agreeing to try medication.—
Jody Rudin,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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For example, in the HIV disease area, patients on single tablet regimens are more adherent and persistent than those on multiple tablet treatments.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2024
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“Adhesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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