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Recent Examples of adhesion Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion. ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025 Many of the affected genes have roles in key processes such as cell adhesion and migration, which are known to respond to mechanical forces. Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025 This model was printed at the 10-micron setting with a 2-second layer exposure and a 100-second bottom layer time to ensure a good first layer adhesion. PC Magazine, 8 June 2025 The researchers tested the device’s long-term adhesion and electrical performance and compared it to the current, standard EEG using multiple electrodes. New Atlas, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for adhesion
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Noun
  • Jackets, ties, nylons and shoulder pads made a comeback, all in strict adherence to a dress code that hadn't been revised in decades.
    Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Venezuela's top brass pledged allegiance to Maduro, but there is likely to be burgeoning concern in the military ranks about the impact of Western sanctions and embargos, weapons pipelines and maintenance issues, Solar said.
    Ellie Cook John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • While there’s no love triangle, The Long Walk treats its allegiances and enmities with a grandeur that rivals any romance, especially the connection between its hero, Ray Garraty (Cooper Hoffman), and his friend Peter McVries (David Jonsson).
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The smell of hot cereal and damp earth clings low in the air.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The ego clings to likes, views, and applause just to feel whole.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Papers paired with flower or pre-rolls can drive incremental sales and encourage brand loyalty.
    Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But this long-term commitment is a big move from both parties.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • In 2018, the Heat captured the NBA’s inaugural Inclusion Leadership Award for the franchise’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • McKissack Daniel knows firsthand the challenges that Black women face in the construction industry—securing bonding, raising capital, and being taken seriously in boardrooms still dominated by men.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The elder Hall’s indifference toward his son’s life shocks even his captor, prompting a bonding moment that softens the viewer’s perceptions of both men.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Miller’s dedication and commitment to Louisville took off from that second whirlwind visit 15 years ago.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This dedication can be seen in the firm’s approach, offering free and confidential consultations so each potential client can experience a personalized level of care.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Through countless binges and marathons, the NBC sitcom has built up a fan devotion that borders on religious.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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