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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Nail-on weatherstripping is best for wooden windows, while adhesive weatherstripping is easier to apply to other types of windows.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Instead, consider investing in gutter clips, velcro ties, removable adhesive hooks, or even temporary plastic conduits to mount the Christmas lights.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Nail-on weatherstripping is best for wooden windows, while adhesive weatherstripping is easier to apply to other types of windows.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
Each receiver has a keyhole and a double-sided adhesive to attach to various items around the house.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesive
Adjective
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The sticky oil can be applied directly to the belly and over right side of the abdomen, but holistic health enthusiasts like to soak a piece of cotton or flannel and apply heat for more intense delivery.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Beauty-lovers can shop the Laneige Hydrating Lip Sleeping Mask that nourishes your lips without being sticky.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Boyce also recommends letting your base coat, polish, and topcoat dry for 10 minutes before dotting nail glue onto your nail and sticking the crystal in place with tweezers.—
Jennet Jusu,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The glue of the Buckeyes secondary, Downs was pivotal in each round, from his seven tackles against Tennessee to his three pass breakups against Oregon.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.
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