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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
Its patented biomimetic pigments ensures natural adhesion.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
This medication targets an adhesion molecule called E-selectin with the goal of preventing leukocytes from sticking to blood vessels.
—Emily Sohn, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Applying coatings in extreme temperatures or high humidity can lead to improper adhesion and future peeling.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
The process may involve concrete repair, grinding, and etching to ensure adhesion.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
This medication targets an adhesion molecule called E-selectin with the goal of preventing leukocytes from sticking to blood vessels.
—Emily Sohn, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Applying coatings in extreme temperatures or high humidity can lead to improper adhesion and future peeling.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
The process may involve concrete repair, grinding, and etching to ensure adhesion.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
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Global Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Assisting him is steadfast officer Salim, played by Mukesh Rishi, whose allegiances are doubted because of his Muslim faith.Thomas Page, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hall attributed Tate's inaction Friday on the issues to the House Speaker's allegiance to labor interests.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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There is no drug that could equal the intoxicating power in the cling of a white undershirt or the angle of a throat straining for a kiss.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Shorter job tenures are becoming the new norm, with professionals prioritizing meaningful outcomes over long-term organizational loyalty.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite Alaska and Hawaiian operating separately, Alaska Air Group is working on combining the carrier’s loyalty programs.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's, arguing against alliance expansion until current members meet their defense spending commitments of 2 percent GDP.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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One of the top high-school recruits in the country in 2022 coming out of Georgia, the Florida native flipped a verbal commitment to Florida State on signing day to go to Jackson State, the historically Black university in Mississippi where Sanders began his college coaching career.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Encourage team bonding and socializing through activities like lunches, happy hours or team trips.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When salmon is plentiful, temporarily wearing a dead one as a hat could be another aspect of sharing food as a bonding experience in the group, Giles said.Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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This question is a litmus test—a direct check on your dedication to developing hard skills outside formal education.Pamela Skillings, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Through dedication to science and compassion for patients, Dr. Halpert and his team are redefining what’s possible in cancer care.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard identifies with the Vaishnava tradition, a tradition within the Hindu umbrella that privileges devotion to One Supreme Being in the form of Sri Krishna.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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