Definition of cohesive
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cohesively
adverb
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Examples of cohesive in a Sentence
Their tribe is a small but cohesive group.
Religion can be used as a cohesive social force.
Recent Examples of cohesive from the Web
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Breaking free of the cohesive Duke offense, Duval showed NBA-level ability.
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Some never find a structure that turns their raw talent into something cohesive.
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Meek Mill, Pusha T, the concept of having cohesive tattoos.
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The path forward for Republicans on immigration is unclear, with no cohesive approach to the matter just a few months out from midterm elections.
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Only two writers from season 5 were hired back for season 6, hopefully resulting in a more narratively cohesive season than the last.
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All of the strugglers, themselves included, needed to stop trying to homer their way out of it and start being part of a productive, cohesive offense.
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These things do not help, but the uncomfortable truth is that in low-turnout electoral politics, a smaller, cohesive, motivated group can go on outvoting a larger, disparate, apathetic group for a long time.
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But nothing about this year’s BETX feels cohesive or offers any particular narrative at a time when R&B and hip-hop have permeated so much of the culture.
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Origin and Etymology of cohesive
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First Known Use: circa 1731
in the meaning defined above
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Definition of cohesive for English Language Learners
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: closely united
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: causing people to be closely united
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