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
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
This light is dimmable and can be easily mounted using adhesive metal plates or magnets.
—Nora Colomer
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Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer
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Adjective
Once at the factory Tom walked me through the assembly process, pointing out his latest construction enhancement: a structural adhesive bonding process that now supplement’s his team’s welding process, providing body and chassis rigidity the original Ford Mustang’s engineers could only dream about.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
This light is dimmable and can be easily mounted using adhesive metal plates or magnets.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
Some are screw-mounted while others have strong adhesives to keep them in place.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesive
Adjective
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Supplies, from glue sticks to pencils, are needed at the top of the year.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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Attendees will be able to visit various supply stations to pick up essential items, including notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, and scissors.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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