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as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
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as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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Recent Examples of adherence
MasterCraft adds up to a five-degree taper to the parts to lessen friction and adherence.
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
It is accomplished through regular, deliberative bureaucratic conversations and adherence to process.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the categorization system behind the Cato Institute’s study disregards the complexities of some cases that have multiple motivations to consider, including an adherence to incel ideology.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
The way Zohran Mamdani—the son of an Indian-Ugandan Muslim scholar of Africa—has repudiated these values, along with his adherence to a cosmopolitan vision of peace and justice, guarantees extreme hostility to him among the Establishment.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
It is accomplished through regular, deliberative bureaucratic conversations and adherence to process.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the categorization system behind the Cato Institute’s study disregards the complexities of some cases that have multiple motivations to consider, including an adherence to incel ideology.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
The way Zohran Mamdani—the son of an Indian-Ugandan Muslim scholar of Africa—has repudiated these values, along with his adherence to a cosmopolitan vision of peace and justice, guarantees extreme hostility to him among the Establishment.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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Overcoming adhesion challenges A significant hurdle is ensuring strong adhesion of the decorative films on both PV glass modules and metal facade elements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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This colour is applied using a Cerakote ceramic coating over titanium, chosen for its strong adhesion, thermal stability and resistance to wear.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Consequently, every knowledge worker must adopt a risk management mindset, constantly assessing the potential blast radius of their prompts and acting as a steward of their company’s data, controls, and compliance obligations.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Because some agencies track students’ compliance with vaccine requirements — not actual vaccination status — the true vaccination rate could be lower than reported in those instances.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
2 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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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Thalund and screenwriter Marianne Lentz imbue the set-up with a fresh 2025 perspective while attuning the material to a very particular Danish frequency in a society perpetually triangulating between child-centric educational approaches, permissiveness and conformity.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Neither the House nor Senate are scheduled to vote on Thursday, in observance of the Yom Kippur holiday.—
Erik Wasson,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also in January, post offices across the United States closed for a national day of observance to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died in December.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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