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as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
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as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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Recent Examples of adherence
As protests continue, school districts are emphasizing safety, instruction, and adherence to student codes of conduct.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
What is clear, though, is that this tool can be used to police adherence to policies around when people work outside the office.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Optimizing mental health translates into better prevention, adherence, and health outcomes after major medical events or diagnoses.
—Tara Narula, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Most experts say that the benefits of LED can be observed over time, but only with strict adherence to its protocol.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
What is clear, though, is that this tool can be used to police adherence to policies around when people work outside the office.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Optimizing mental health translates into better prevention, adherence, and health outcomes after major medical events or diagnoses.
—Tara Narula, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Most experts say that the benefits of LED can be observed over time, but only with strict adherence to its protocol.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
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The design also improves interlayer adhesion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new law would go into effect almost immediately upon a veto override, which could force local governments and school districts to scramble to come into compliance or face steep fines that would compound daily.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Create banners, bumper stickers, pictures, decals and window clings with the library's vinyl printer and cutter.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Jan. 2026
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When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Shaw oversaw arms control and compliance, monitored conformity with biological and chemical weapons treaties, and was director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section in Afghanistan.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Claude’s shticky performance as Alex might indeed have represented mere conformity to genre expectations.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The fees bring the development in conformance with Oceanside’s new, higher minimum of 15% affordable housing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Colorado is building up its system of 76 airports, investing $12 million for projects ranging from an observation area to safety upgrades.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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From Weiss Field, the group of about 500 teens marched to Veterans Plaza just over a mile away near downtown Waukegan, where observations are held for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other holidays.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much like the Christian and Catholic observances of the Lent season leading up to Easter, Ramadan’s date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, since it’s based on the lunar calendar.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the organization that launched the observance announces a national theme.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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