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
Synthetic versions harden even more into a durable, heat-resistant material used in everything from adhesives and coatings to plastics and electronics.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The product is widely used to manufacture a range of shatter-resistant acrylic materials such as Plexiglas, as well as resins, coatings and adhesives.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The combination of heat and moisture can loosen adhesives, warp laminate and damage hardwood finishes over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Waterproof laminations depend on adhesives.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
This mechanical locking creates a cohesive link that provides structural integrity without the need for adhesives.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
However, fast-dry or humidity-resistant adhesives and paints can help combat less-than-ideal weather.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The product is widely used to manufacture a range of shatter-resistant acrylic materials such as Plexiglas, as well as resins, coatings and adhesives.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The combination of heat and moisture can loosen adhesives, warp laminate and damage hardwood finishes over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Waterproof laminations depend on adhesives.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
This mechanical locking creates a cohesive link that provides structural integrity without the need for adhesives.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
However, fast-dry or humidity-resistant adhesives and paints can help combat less-than-ideal weather.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesives
glues
Noun
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Adhesives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesives. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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