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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
And still others were coaxed into Christendom, forced into routine prayer, church attendance, and adherence to other Christian tenets.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Located near downtown Austin, the development features five adaptable, fire-resistant residences incorporating flourishing gardens, stormwater management and a common adherence to community and environmental stewardship.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In contrast, law students showed much less influence from sympathy and stronger adherence to precedent.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So, unlike the more structured approach of the DASH diet, the Mediterranean eating plan is more flexible and enjoyable for long-term adherence.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Located near downtown Austin, the development features five adaptable, fire-resistant residences incorporating flourishing gardens, stormwater management and a common adherence to community and environmental stewardship.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In contrast, law students showed much less influence from sympathy and stronger adherence to precedent.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So, unlike the more structured approach of the DASH diet, the Mediterranean eating plan is more flexible and enjoyable for long-term adherence.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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These products might restore the paint's adhesion properties.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The most common cause of adhesions in women is endometriosis.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ars Video The focus of the new commission, which took office in December, is also more on the compliance of Big Tech companies with the law than on potential high fines in the billions of Euros, officials said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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But neither the Principals’ Association nor the MSAD #51 Board of Directors will sign that compliance agreement, representatives said this week.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To simplify the cling wrap experience, start with the box.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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This assemblage stays stuck to the body using electric forces known as van der Waals interactions—the same forces that help geckoes cling cling to walls.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Mar. 2015
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Just as living organisms must actively resist merging into their environment to survive, companies must resist the gravitational pull of conformity to remain unique and competitive.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Leaders must commit to evaluating employees based on their work ethic, talent and capabilities—not their conformity to outdated appearance standards.—
ByDr. Marita Kinney, BCC,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Then, add modular sections for country-specific rules like feedback mechanisms or conformance claims.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Consequently, comparisons between observations in this atlas and sites elsewhere in the world may be possible by noting the characteristics of the various settings described herein.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further research combining mathematical modeling with observations of Venus's surface will help provide a better understanding of the planet's geology, the researchers said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The holiday, established as a federal commemorative observance by President Barack Obama in 2014, is recognized differently across the country.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Other concerns about daylight saving time included disruptions to harvesting schedules for farmers, interference with religious observances based on solar and lunar time and potential delays in reworking computer systems programmed to switch twice a year.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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