Synonyms of adhesives

adhesives

noun

plural of adhesive

as in glues

a substance used to stick things together

prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glues
• sizes
• cements
• bonds
• epoxies
• mucilages
• epoxy resins
• pastes
• water glasses
• gums
• superglues
• dope
• library pastes
• goos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adhesives

Zhang said anticorrosive coatings, adhesives and chemical buffering agents made for military aircraft could be adapted for civilian programs, including the C919 and the C929 widebody aircraft under development. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

But the styles themselves can introduce their own triggers, from adhesives in wigs and weaves to tension at the hairline from tight braids or twists. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Nordson — Shares rose about 7% after the maker of equipment used to apply coatings and adhesives raised full-year guidance. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Glue, Tape, and Other Adhesives Products like glue, tape, adhesive labels, and other items that rely on adhesives can lose their stickiness. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

For example, decorations may be strictly limited to the door (and not the surrounding hallway walls), and adhesives, which can damage the paint on doors, may be used in creative pursuits. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Due to the materials and adhesives present, the smell ​at the scene ⁠was pungent, causing eye irritation, CCTV said. — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026

These are the raw materials for paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, detergents, and metal processing. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

This approach is used to produce everything from the 21C’s suspension components to its gearbox case, as well as multi-piece assemblies bonded together using proprietary adhesives. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026