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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
Laparoscopy treats conditions like endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or blocked fallopian tubes.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Hedija Spahalic,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Adhering to process Another important aspect of Darvas' approach was his strict adherence to process.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The group reflects a place where boundaries, identities, and allegiances are always in flux.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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At times the phrase is used to support the notion of America as a Christian nation or as one that owes its allegiance specifically to the Christian God.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The latex catsuit clings to every crevice of Fedorova’s body.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sleek, smooth exterior clings close to my body, closer than any clothing or any body ever has.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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DeSantis seems to have turned judicial appointments in Florida into his personal loyalty system.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Few skin-care brands have earned as much loyalty from editors and dermatologists as SkinCeuticals.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several other proposals and a bonding bill could carry a price tag this session.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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As Venus and Uranus harmonize, rule-breaking is a bonding activity.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Honoring our commitments will be worth it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The developer bumped up its open space dedication at the site to 132 acres late last week.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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The marathon is often the culmination of years of mentorship and dedication.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The point is devotion, community and the quiet joy of being part of something small but enduring.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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