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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
One contributing factor is inconsistent adherence to preventive behaviors.
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This is basic adherence to the law.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This is basic adherence to the law.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for adherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers believe their crosslinking approach could also be applied to other silicone elastomers to improve durability, adhesion, and compatibility with additive manufacturing processes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Such a policy would bring the department into compliance with state law.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rugged, confident Ben is manhood incarnate to Willy, who, in his saddest refrain, clings to the threadbare promise of personality like a bit of broken mast in a storm.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s stretch jean tech somehow smoothes my stomach and clings to my legs without feeling restrictive.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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To reject any anomaly, anything mysterious or unusual, Kawamura suggests, is to succumb to a soul-crushing, self-serving conformity—and to withhold possibilities of decency, discovery, and love that make any game worth playing, life very much included.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the almost accidental fact that talk therapy is accomplished through words doesn’t provide a very strong reason to exempt it from being reviewed for its conformity to what medical science currently believes is the best way to treat people.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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County officials declined to answer questions about the grandmother’s account, including whether a social worker documented any such observation.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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In just the past few weeks, public debate has centered on issues such as school curriculum oversight, commemorative and cultural observances and facility access policies.—
Brett Wilson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Doors opened; doors narrowed again when Jewish distinctiveness reasserted itself, whether through religious observance, Zionism, or simple refusal to disappear.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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