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
Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesives
glues
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With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wallace said the company had several types of glues and solvents on site, as well as oxygen, propane, gas and a waste oil tank.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Adhesives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesives. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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