agglutination

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Recent Examples of agglutination Some of these agglutinations have a satisfying outlandishness about them: That smooching pair, for example, are wearing huge masks from the Bamana people of West Africa on their heads. Jason Farago, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2017 If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agglutination
Noun
  • The problem is, when your side lack intensity, aggression and cohesion, those traps are easy to spot and avoid.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • In Japan, her instruction was focused and consistent, shaped by a small group of teachers and a strong emphasis on discipline and group cohesion.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • It’s made to lengthen, lift, and separate lashes without clumping, and comes in both soft black and rich brown.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • The good news is that clumping is usually a moisture issue, not a sign of spoilage.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The pieces are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oils that would interfere with adhesion.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
  • Wet clothes stick to your body and water spreads across the fabric because water molecules are strongly attracted to other molecules, a chemical property called adhesion.
    Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sikh motorcycle clubs have sprouted around the country as a means of social bonding in addition to recreation.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • The funding does not include paid family leave for care and bonding time with the baby for either parent.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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“Agglutination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agglutination. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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