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
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Recent Examples of adhesives
Ethylene oxide, which is used to make products such as antifreeze, textiles, adhesives, plastics and detergents.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Unlike some lash adhesives, DUO is applied directly to the lash band with the applicator.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Coating, adhesives, and specialty plastics are among its products.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Next, the team plans to expand the approach to other plastics, pair it with greener adhesives, and explore its potential for off-Earth construction, proving that what nature perfected in the ocean could help solve waste problems on Earth and beyond.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Most adhesives can’t stick to wet surfaces because water and other fluids disrupt the adhesive’s bonding mechanisms.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials before the 1980s, particularly in linoleum backing and adhesives.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Stretchy, thin, bright, water-resistant displays that stick to skin without adhesives are going to start appearing in coming years.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2021
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Unlike some lash adhesives, DUO is applied directly to the lash band with the applicator.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Coating, adhesives, and specialty plastics are among its products.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Next, the team plans to expand the approach to other plastics, pair it with greener adhesives, and explore its potential for off-Earth construction, proving that what nature perfected in the ocean could help solve waste problems on Earth and beyond.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Most adhesives can’t stick to wet surfaces because water and other fluids disrupt the adhesive’s bonding mechanisms.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials before the 1980s, particularly in linoleum backing and adhesives.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Stretchy, thin, bright, water-resistant displays that stick to skin without adhesives are going to start appearing in coming years.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesives
glues
Noun
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Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our Top Picks From quick-dry formulas perfect for beginners to long-lasting bond-and-seal systems built for days of wear, these are the best eyelash glues worth adding to your makeup kit.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Adhesives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesives. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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