1
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
Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Laparoscopy treats conditions like endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or blocked fallopian tubes.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
The detachment may result from a combination of inconsistent usage of hand rollers to ensurecomplete adhesion of the part and the use of foam blocks on the attachment side, which decreased assembly consistency.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
While the first layer is going down, the H2S is monitoring the filament coming out of the extruder and automatically adjusting things like pressure advance to get an ideal adhesion.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Laparoscopy treats conditions like endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or blocked fallopian tubes.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
The detachment may result from a combination of inconsistent usage of hand rollers to ensurecomplete adhesion of the part and the use of foam blocks on the attachment side, which decreased assembly consistency.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
While the first layer is going down, the H2S is monitoring the filament coming out of the extruder and automatically adjusting things like pressure advance to get an ideal adhesion.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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The family’s swift removal and return raises questions about ICE’s actions and its agents adherence to policies, the family’s attorneys said in court filings.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Among the latter’s clique is secretly nerdy blonde Lizzie (Lulu Wilson), who used to hang out with Jack and Montgomery, before proving pretty and canny enough to switch allegiances.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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His absence has done little to dampen the fervor of those faithful to the regime, thousands of whom have taken to the streets to pledge their allegiance.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The latex catsuit clings to every crevice of Fedorova’s body.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bilas also called out hypocrisy among talking heads and fans about loyalty being far gone as the transfer portal has become more popular than ever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The bonding that this team went through every day the last two weeks has been nothing less than superior.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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If the sale goes forward, the city would use bonding capacity from the capital budget — not money from the annual operating budget.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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The occasion Saturday afternoon was a commitment announcement bash for Dons star running back/defensive back Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, broadcast live by the streaming service CBS Sports HQ.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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With a team of 17, Momosé said receiving the award is a testament to her staff’s dedication to connecting with guests and going above and beyond, a commitment rooted in the Japanese concept of omotenashi.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elliot approaches his craft with discipline and dedication, consistently pushing himself to explore new techniques, mediums, and ideas.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Well, nothing but 50+ years of a family’s devotion to the cuisine of Italy.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hoover’s books inspire obsession, rage, devotion, the kind of energy that makes people purchase limited edition copies or declare themselves her biggest haters.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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