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
Individuals typically contribute data knowingly in some sort of legal contract of adhesion, which requires participation.
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James Felton Keith, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The researchers improved on the conductivity of the graphene by coating it with a thin layer of a polymer that also served as an adhesion layer to the perovskite active layer during the lamination process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2015
Chefs and foodies already pay a premium for the large, hollow pyramids of Maldon sea salt, a shape preferred for its crunch, its intermittent bursts of saltiness, and its superior adhesion to baked goods.
—Nicola Twilley, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2020
This knitting and printing technology eliminates the cut-and-sew as well as adhesion processes typical of shoemaking.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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James Felton Keith, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The researchers improved on the conductivity of the graphene by coating it with a thin layer of a polymer that also served as an adhesion layer to the perovskite active layer during the lamination process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2015
Chefs and foodies already pay a premium for the large, hollow pyramids of Maldon sea salt, a shape preferred for its crunch, its intermittent bursts of saltiness, and its superior adhesion to baked goods.
—Nicola Twilley, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2020
This knitting and printing technology eliminates the cut-and-sew as well as adhesion processes typical of shoemaking.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
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The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These advancements could help provide smoother trips, reduce stress for travelers and increase adherence to company travel policies.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Catholic Church challenges its faithful to transcend partisan allegiances and live out a radical, sacrificial faith.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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One sheet of paper is peppered with pledges of allegiance to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and of victory in battle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some cling to outdated processes and rigid management hierarchies, resisting the constant change AI demands.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The warmth really helps the powdered sugar cling to cookies.—
Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
6 Dec. 2024
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The app will offer opportunities to order espressos to-go and customers can receive loyalty points for each purchase at both wineries.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers have also sounded the alarm about Patel’s loyalty to Trump.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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This commitment is far too robust to be derailed by the absence of any single participant.—
Thais Lopez Vogel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trinity’s engagements with Hartford, and its inextricable co-dependencies, are not without flaws, but community commitments and points of progress abound.—
Garth Andrew Myers,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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Out of desperation and a need for social bonding, volunteers have banded together to help Altadena residents.—
Ken Bensinger,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Expressing our grievances properly can be a way of bonding, which Chantelle, a hairdresser, knows from the customers who come through her salon to share their heartbreaks and insecurities.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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His motto, ‘Dream, Rise, Ignite,’ has become my guiding force, and the mission to complete this cinematic journey has been my dedication ever since.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Booker was charged with lying to police, per Gajewski. Elkins, who operated a hairstyling business in her home, is known for her dedication to her 7-year-old and 10-year-old sons.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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These are people who have grown up together, loved and lost together, and, most importantly, people who carry a deep devotion to this land and those who occupy it.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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American society lacks devotion to the industrial complex.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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