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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
Applying coatings in extreme temperatures or high humidity can lead to improper adhesion and future peeling.
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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
This may be the dye breaking through very thin adhesions.
—Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 30 July 2024
On a slightly larger scale, textures and structures provide adhesion for other biological gymnastics.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2024
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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
This may be the dye breaking through very thin adhesions.
—Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 30 July 2024
On a slightly larger scale, textures and structures provide adhesion for other biological gymnastics.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for adhesion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhesion
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Federal judges denied two states’ requests to bar the Justice Department (DOJ) from dispatching lawyers to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election Day.Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Philippi allegedly repeatedly espoused his adherence to white supremacist and accelerationist ideologies which promote the idea that a destabilizing terrorist attack on something like the nation's energy sectors could serve to incite unrest that leads to civil war, according to prosecutors.Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Because of that, many in the art world snubbed both Mel and Racquel to show allegiance to Mickalene.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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In an election with historic political division, Osborn is marketing himself as a candidate with no allegiance to either party, often expressing his grievances over partisan gridlocks and ineffectiveness on Capitol Hill.Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The point of view has shifted but the temptation to speak in bulldozing generalizations—to dismiss entire populations as inherently backwards and violent—clings like a wet sock.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 June 2024
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To deactivate the cling, swipe a dryer sheet on the problem surface areas.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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To address the issue and restore customer loyalty, the complaint suggests that Chipotle would need to increase portion sizes, which would, in turn, raise the company’s cost of sales.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Macrinus is, at least, self-motivated, while Lucius reads as indifferent until the script requires him to make an abrupt shift in loyalties.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Hurricanes may reinforce denial and commitment to a worldview that rejects climate change.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mother and daughters all sleep together — Tina’s disappearance is a strong bonding agent for Lenù’s family.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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This labor-intensive grooming may have essentially become redundant as humans evolved to have increasingly less body hair and exposure to such parasites, yet its role as a bonding mechanism may have remained.New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
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The path to preserving the planet’s biodiversity will demand resilience, innovation, and dedication.David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the evening shifted from dedication to dance party, the space saw the convergence of a masterclass of art and culture world peers.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers from high-tax states — including Republicans — have made clear their ardent devotion to the cause of restoring the deduction.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But what may not be as widely known is his devotion as a father to his three daughters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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