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
Playing their best basketball over this next month, while further building cohesion and confidence, should be the top priority.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Now that Mojtaba Khamenei is officially selected, regime bodies are showing remarkable cohesion and have quickly swung their support to him.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks, who’ve lost seven straight games, are still working through their lack of offensive cohesion, apparent by their 20 turnovers and 3-point struggles.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
There was cohesion in the midfield.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Now that Mojtaba Khamenei is officially selected, regime bodies are showing remarkable cohesion and have quickly swung their support to him.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks, who’ve lost seven straight games, are still working through their lack of offensive cohesion, apparent by their 20 turnovers and 3-point struggles.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
There was cohesion in the midfield.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the show, Lauper praised the NYPD and emphasized unity and support across New York City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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And will a future peace deal sacrifice women’s rights?—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon in Courtroom 305 of the Kane County Judicial Center, the parents of 8-year-old Izaiah Lopez finally found some peace after a judge resentenced the man responsible for their small son’s death to six years in prison.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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