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as in adherence
a physical sticking to as if by glue
discourages the use of photo albums that keep the pictures in place by adhesion to the pages
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as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
she has always shown steadfast adhesion to psychiatry's code of ethics
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Recent Examples of adhesion
The pieces are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oils that would interfere with adhesion.
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Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Wet clothes stick to your body and water spreads across the fabric because water molecules are strongly attracted to other molecules, a chemical property called adhesion.
—Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Previous research identified a problem protein, focal adhesion kinase, in several high-grade cases of ovarian cancer.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Wet clothes stick to your body and water spreads across the fabric because water molecules are strongly attracted to other molecules, a chemical property called adhesion.
—Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Previous research identified a problem protein, focal adhesion kinase, in several high-grade cases of ovarian cancer.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for adhesion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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While the president's executive order called for voluntary adherence, Friday's directive had a very different tone, said Daniel Remler, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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The oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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In India, Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD Business at Prime Video India, said audience loyalty has been driven by a combination of local originals, licensed programming and long-term investment in intellectual property.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That sense of loyalty became a feedback loop.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Gelman is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors herself, a point of bonding with the Wallach cousins.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts face severe consequences.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The party highlighted his lifelong dedication to the independence movement and his role in promoting national unity, dialogue, peace and political stability throughout his public career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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