ADHESIONS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

adhesion

noun

ad-ˈhē-zhən

Definition of adhesion

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 Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhesion

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Noun

By shortening the path from detection to action, AI may also reduce losses to follow-up and improve adherence.

— Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
But the study also showed that the group that received cooking lessons as part of nutrition training was significantly more likely to stick with the program than the group that did not, with a 68% adherence rate compared to 50%.

— Hope Hodge Deck, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

There could be work drama or commotion among your colleagues that shakes up existing allegiances, which will compel you to reevaluate who’s really on your team.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
In that same scene, Adam also jokingly calls Olive a rebel, which could be a nod to Rey’s allegiance to the Resistance.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

Visit your local dollar store and pick up window clings, candle holders and more to decorate the house.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
Which trace from our Galois representation clings to each of these terms with prime exponents depends on how our equation, , behaves in a number field defined by that particular prime.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cling

Noun

Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

The precocious 25-year-old became a workout pal with James post-Covid 19 pandemic, the two bonding on their insatiable desire to do the work.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Also, everyone seems to get along quite well, thanks in part to a weekly poker game that doubles as a bonding experience.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonding

Noun

That said, the agreement appears to stop short of any concrete purchase commitment, and the two-month trade truce extension appears constrained compared to analysts’ pre-summit expectations of at least six months.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
For Circ, the agreement provides a commitment of future demand as the company works to build commercial-scale capacity.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

There’s an Islamic hadith in which the Messenger of Allah is asked by a man to name the person most deserving of his love, attention, and dedication.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Carrie Coon will be the first recipient of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s new Luminary Award in the acting category, honoring excellence and dedication to the art of moving image.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

According to industry gossip at the time, the only reason George even released this single was his pure fanboy devotion.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
These people love something so much that their devotion mirrors the kind of energy normally reserved for higher stakes.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of devotion

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