as in unity
a condition in which people or things are closely united
There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. social cohesion
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Recent Examples of cohesion
The Knicks are the deeper team with more cohesion, but Harden has the most postseason experience of any key player in the series.
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Third, cohesion alone is not a safeguard.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 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, 14 May 2026
Rhoda and Duyen are praised for their layers of flavor and cohesion, and Rhoda ekes out the win and her first cash prize of the competition.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Third, cohesion alone is not a safeguard.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 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, 14 May 2026
Rhoda and Duyen are praised for their layers of flavor and cohesion, and Rhoda ekes out the win and her first cash prize of the competition.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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During the service, various clergy members read from Scripture, including the Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book of the New Testament, and the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, which calls for unity in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Some framed their opposition to the road improvements, and by extension the wall, in the language of cross-border unity.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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