1
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
Learning more could lead to the development of bio-inspired stable surfaces with tailored adhesion or friction levels or new high-performance glues, for instance.
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ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
Contracts of adhesion are sometimes seen as oppressive, especially in the consumer context, but courts often regard them as enforceable.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Surgery — like the type Paige-Angulo had — may be needed to remove the tissue and adhesions, which are fibrous bands that connect organs that would otherwise be separate, the National Library of Medicine explains.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
Contracts of adhesion are sometimes seen as oppressive, especially in the consumer context, but courts often regard them as enforceable.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Surgery — like the type Paige-Angulo had — may be needed to remove the tissue and adhesions, which are fibrous bands that connect organs that would otherwise be separate, the National Library of Medicine explains.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Seedance and Seedream came out, his team conducted internal testing to compare their prompt adherence, image quality, speed, and cost to American competitors.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fans have allegiance to those players—more than to teams, more than to the league.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, a 5-0 loss against the Canadiens won’t lead to many fans changing allegiances.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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These sheets have a great cling to them.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump claimed Comey mishandled a 2016 probe into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s private email server, but Comey also refused to pledge loyalty to the president.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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These sailings are ideal for first-time cruisers to sample the experience without a long commitment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For all the government’s rhetoric and commitment to a decades-old revolution, Cubans see a much-vaunted medical system that is failing, unable to provide drugs, procedures — or even electricity.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reading a bedtime story to your child is a tradition that goes beyond bonding time.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Videos circulating on social media depict group cathartic bonding.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Stacey’s dogged dedication to existing in her truth is clearly going to grate further and further on the women as the season proceeds.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians continue their dedication to education in this harsh war.—
Ikram Talaat Ahmed,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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England’s long-standing devotion to a national stadium is relatively unusual, certainly among their European peers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The school is founded on Islamic principles and emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen, doing good to others, cleanliness and devotion.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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