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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 detachment may result from a combination of inconsistent usage of hand rollers to ensurecomplete adhesion of the part and the use of foam blocks on the attachment side, which decreased assembly consistency.
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James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
While the first layer is going down, the H2S is monitoring the filament coming out of the extruder and automatically adjusting things like pressure advance to get an ideal adhesion.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Proteomic analysis found 601 proteins in FOOD, including those involved in cell structure and adhesion (actin, tubulin, vinculin, and integrins).
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
The most expensive bath mats will cost more than $20 and offer the most adhesion for the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
While the first layer is going down, the H2S is monitoring the filament coming out of the extruder and automatically adjusting things like pressure advance to get an ideal adhesion.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Proteomic analysis found 601 proteins in FOOD, including those involved in cell structure and adhesion (actin, tubulin, vinculin, and integrins).
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
The most expensive bath mats will cost more than $20 and offer the most adhesion for the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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What is clear, though, is that this tool can be used to police adherence to policies around when people work outside the office.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Sue Ambrose,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In their proposals, city leaders ask DART to refund sales tax, change services, reform the agency’s governance model — a move Dallas leaders are considering — and increase transparency in exchange for calling elections off or recommending allegiance to DART.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Different ideas were discussed, including sending everyone in Greenland a check as a way to buy their allegiance.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Create banners, bumper stickers, pictures, decals and window clings with the library's vinyl printer and cutter.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Jan. 2026
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When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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The company is positioning experience not as theater, but as a measurable driver of revenue and loyalty.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As loyalty and conformity often disguised as anticommunism suppressed the fervency for civil rights that punctuated the war years, Du Bois’s conflict increased in intensity for a Black America expecting an improved quality of life in peacetime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Linked by amide groups that promote hydrogen bonding, TISQ can spontaneously self-assemble into distinct nanoscale structures, potentially offering a more stable route to built-in p/n heterojunctions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brine is applied before a storm to help prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, which makes plowing and salting more effective later.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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The commitment to sustainability runs deep, according to recent visitors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Rushdie’s beloved wife, fellow writer and multidisciplinary artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths, was on hand with a fierce dedication and a new camera.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Harp said Keane’s dedication to her role was unmatched.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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She was honored by a local newspaper as one of the best and brightest graduates and was honored with an article that described her academic excellence and devotion to helping others.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Now, Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs — a team whose Jewish fans possess almost religious devotion.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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