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 An integration layer, typically thermoplastic polyurethane, meanwhile, ensures adhesion. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 Garments made of these fabrics were then tested for adhesion to design requirements. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Using the wrong type of paint over an existing finish can lead to peeling, bubbling, cracking, or poor adhesion, turning a weekend project into a costly redo. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026 The endometriosis was so extensive that my abdomen was drowning in lesions, scar tissue, and adhesions. — Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhesion

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Noun

Women didn’t have to follow the diet perfectly, though—even moderate adherence was associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

— Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
Government agencies should be expected to demonstrate the same commitment to competence, transparency, and adherence to the law.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Investigators uncovered audio files of Bowie pledging her allegiance to ISIS, which the FBI identified from a reference to the current leader of the terrorist group.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

All of which can help retain customer loyalty long after the holiday shopping season ends.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

William Swanson, a 22-year-old from Massachusetts who moved to the city this spring, went viral on TikTok for sharing his experience living – and bonding – with his elderly roommate.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonding

Noun

Rezaei, who is an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamanei, said Iran will not yield to US pressure, adding the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its commitments.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Despite being widely seen as a potential challenger to Infantino, the 58-year-old Ceferin expressed his commitment to UEFA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

Frederick Douglass tells his life story in this work, from the years he was enslaved in the pre-Civil War South to his escape, his freedom, his work, and his dedication to the abolitionist movement.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
The book examines how dedication to good governance rather than personal agenda has resulted in cooperation across party lines.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

This is one of the BEST ways to recreate the communal devotion that the Premier League inspires.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
His devotion changed when his father, Henry, introduced him to parlay cards – the pencil and paper betting sheets where picking multiple winners meant a nice little payout.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotion

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