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
Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Similar to adhesive hooks, removing the strips of tape can possibly pull up paint with it.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Back in 2020, Lo Presti, a research assistant professor in biomedical engineering, was working on the challenge of underwater adhesives.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This Peel And Stick Tile Makes a Great Backsplash
These large sheets of peel and stick tiles are quick and easy to use, plus the adhesive coating won’t cause any damage to your surfaces.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Similar to adhesive hooks, removing the strips of tape can possibly pull up paint with it.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
According to Howerton Eye Clinic, frequent use of false lashes—especially those applied with adhesive—can lead to allergic reactions, bacterial infections and even damage to the natural lash line.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Back in 2020, Lo Presti, a research assistant professor in biomedical engineering, was working on the challenge of underwater adhesives.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesive
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Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank should keep interest rates steady for the time.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Inflation has proven sticky in recent months and consumers are starting to pull back on spending, which, if sustained, may lead businesses to rethink their hiring plans.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Surely there’s a tube of glue somewhere in this massive house, but this is about the outing, not its ostensible purpose.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Anne Mae also gets a fun turn as Greg’s rival Patty, who has never forgiven him for a glue incident from second grade.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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