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
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Instead, consider investing in gutter clips, velcro ties, removable adhesive hooks, or even temporary plastic conduits to mount the Christmas lights.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
After turning it over, inspect the rim for leaks to ensure the adhesive is secure.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The smoke alarm packs came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Instead, consider investing in gutter clips, velcro ties, removable adhesive hooks, or even temporary plastic conduits to mount the Christmas lights.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
Testers say the adhesive is strong enough to withstand sweat, humidity, and even surprise rainstorms.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
After turning it over, inspect the rim for leaks to ensure the adhesive is secure.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesive
Adjective
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Opting for too many chemicals can leave surfaces sticky in the best of scenarios and create dangerous fumes in the worst of scenarios.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
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The hit dating series promises some drama this season as the trailer shows contestants in some seemingly sticky situations.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Equally, ignoring the barriers imposed historically and currently against many of our fellow humans will not only impact thousands of careers but will have a regressive effect on our abilities to work together and develop an essential glue of civil society, empathy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, as puzzles (and accessories like mats, glue, and sorting trays) accumulate, finding a way to store them can feel like solving a puzzle in itself.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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