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
This mechanical locking creates a cohesive link that provides structural integrity without the need for adhesives.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 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
The company makes products like adhesives and coatings plus plastics and related equipment.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The partners were Robert Ray Hammond, a boat builder; William Dickerson Gaston, a boat dealer; Robert Alan Shoop, a casket dealer; and Guy William Woodward, an adhesives salesman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Petroleum derivatives are also needed to make adhesives for footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery and solvents for paints and cleaning processes, Martin added.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 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
The company makes products like adhesives and coatings plus plastics and related equipment.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The partners were Robert Ray Hammond, a boat builder; William Dickerson Gaston, a boat dealer; Robert Alan Shoop, a casket dealer; and Guy William Woodward, an adhesives salesman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Petroleum derivatives are also needed to make adhesives for footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery and solvents for paints and cleaning processes, Martin added.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesives
glues
Noun
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As for how glues and netting affect the healing process?—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Articulators fasten bones together using drills, wires, rods, and glues.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Adhesives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesives. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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