1
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
Previous research identified a problem protein, focal adhesion kinase, in several high-grade cases of ovarian cancer.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday a gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1), an ultra-rare disease that leaves children vulnerable to life-threatening infections.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
That is a process called adhesion.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday a gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1), an ultra-rare disease that leaves children vulnerable to life-threatening infections.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
That is a process called adhesion.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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Candidates and party members are now concerned about the adherence to those rules.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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In my administration, safety, respect and adherence to the law will be top priorities.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Sauer emphasized domicile and allegiance as requirements for citizenship.—
Michael Szalma,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The Allied Democratic Forces, which has roots in Uganda and which pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2019, has long operated in the border region.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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What if a cling wrap could fight disease?—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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The bitterness mellows into something deeply savory and clings to pasta like it was made for it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Turner had an unexpected friendship with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, bonding over hunting and arguments about politics over rum and cigars.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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As the Taurus Sun links with Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, commitments and long-range goals gain support.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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It was announced on Friday that Subban has achieved his mission of donating $10 million to the hospital, something that, according to The Montreal Gazette, is the biggest philanthropic commitment by an athlete in Canada.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Its ownership by Beijing Tourism Group explains the dedication to local art, design, and culture here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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