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
This colour is applied using a Cerakote ceramic coating over titanium, chosen for its strong adhesion, thermal stability and resistance to wear.
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
What to look for in a quality nonslip bath mat
Types of adhesion
As previously mentioned, most bath mats rely on suction cups to stick to the bottom of the tub.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Learning more could lead to the development of bio-inspired stable surfaces with tailored adhesion or friction levels or new high-performance glues, for instance.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
What to look for in a quality nonslip bath mat
Types of adhesion
As previously mentioned, most bath mats rely on suction cups to stick to the bottom of the tub.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Learning more could lead to the development of bio-inspired stable surfaces with tailored adhesion or friction levels or new high-performance glues, for instance.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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As early as March 4, 2020, the FBI opened an assessment of Hole for possible adherence to racially motivated violent extremism.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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Police added that no evidence of postmortem fractures were found on the remains, adding that forensic investigators found soil adherence and staining that suggest the remains may have been in the ground for over five decades.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chris Jones is pledging allegiance to his teammate’s famous fiancée, and Taylor Swift is loving it.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Colley noted, Harry is technically in line for the throne of Canada, but nonetheless ditched his Commonwealth allegiances for the Dodgers.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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These sheets have a great cling to them.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Book Now Como Parrot Cay is part of Comoclub, a loyalty program that allows travelers to accumulate credits to use toward future stays.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Liz becomes a part of the Taylor family, tensions rise and loyalties are tested.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Bush told PEOPLE that Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, have previously put on the party, but work commitments prevented Steinfeld from continuing the tradition.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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He is known for his decades-long commitment to storytelling, education and cultural impact through his work on Reading Rainbow, which earned more than 200 broadcast awards including multiple Emmys and a Peabody.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little things like that create oxytocin the bonding hormone.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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That is when the japes really started, most prominently on a mid-season bonding trip to Barcelona when four players ‘borrowed’ a taxi after a late-night trip to McDonald’s.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Like these icons, his dedication to discreet luxury and signature precise craftsmanship deeply influenced his approach to design.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Show dedication and determination!—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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Breadth is prioritized over depth; the goal is to strengthen loyalty to the platform, not devotion to an artist or album.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Such devotion will remain forever etched in our hearts.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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