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
That experiment, plus a second round of tests, clearly demonstrated that backing does not increase adhesion relative to non-backing.
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Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon makes a small incision and removes endometriosis patches (lesions, adhesions, or scars).125
What Is Hormone Therapy?
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Individuals typically contribute data knowingly in some sort of legal contract of adhesion, which requires participation.
—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
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Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon makes a small incision and removes endometriosis patches (lesions, adhesions, or scars).125
What Is Hormone Therapy?
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Individuals typically contribute data knowingly in some sort of legal contract of adhesion, which requires participation.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
Noun
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This encourages adherence to your management practices and strengthens brand trust.—
Richard Lindhorn,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The National Science Foundation — an independent federal agency that funds scientific research around the globe — has fired 168 probationary employees in adherence to orders from the White House, according to an agency spokesperson.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Seeger was shaped by the 1930s, Baez by the 1960s, and both, like Dylan, had a moment of decision that defined their allegiances.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Lawyers working for the government owe their allegiance to the American people, not to President Donald J. Trump.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.—
Grant Stringer,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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And how do the weeds of America’s past cling to its present and future?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
18 Nov. 2024
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Last year, Lowe’s launched a loyalty program for DIY customers.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Especially important is implementing a loyalty program within your app (there are many successful ones to emulate across not only coffee but food service as a whole) where customers earn points for purchases and receive rewards like free products.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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With a commitment to clarity, continuous improvement and cross-functional communication, organizations can truly harness the transformative power of AI.—
Himanshu Sinha,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This special access highlighted American Express’s commitment to providing unique experiences for basketball fans through their ongoing NBA partnership.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko had the ultimate bonding experience.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Central midfield: Obed Vargas, Seattle Sounders In the second decade of MLS’s dedication to youth academies, teams can more dependably develop players for their first team.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The couple have been focused on their careers, and that dedication has paid off.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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How does a video game — especially one as young as Apex, which launched in 2019 — inspire this kind of devotion?—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then the rosary and the cross are to show my devotion.—
Renea Baek Goddard,
Them,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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