ADHESIONS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

adhesion

noun

ad-ˈhē-zhən

Definition of adhesion

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 Where there might be a nugget of truth (water-holding, adhesion, seed spacing), there are simpler, proven, and less messy alternatives. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhesion

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Noun

As a critical first step, the intelligence committees should initiate a thorough oversight investigation into how the norm has been implemented in practice and the current administration’s adherence to its prohibitions.

— DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
The senator’s adherence to an obvious script suggests that thinking on her feet isn’t a strong suit.

— Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

Like many of Knight’s fiction projects — notably Peaky Blinders — the film is a working-class underdog story with strong undertones of allegiance and duty.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Though the conventional story told about the YBAs is one of friendship and community, what stands out now is their allegiance to neoliberal individualism.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Visit your local dollar store and pick up window clings, candle holders and more to decorate the house.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of cling

Noun

And the 40-something daughter has brought along her mother for a weekend of spa time, tea time, and bonding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The precocious 25-year-old became a workout pal with James post-Covid 19 pandemic, the two bonding on their insatiable desire to do the work.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonding

Noun

The Sun in your sign opposes Saturn in your 7th House, putting relationships, commitments, and compromise under a more serious lens.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Wilkerson is the 20th commitment for the Horned Frogs’ 2027 recruiting class which currently ranks 51st nationally and seventh in the Big 12.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

The two families’ lives intersected once again in their dedication to fight for independence for the Baltic states in the early 1960s.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Cosumnes Community Services District Board President Peter Sakaris said the dedication to growing the pumpkins is inspiring, but the community’s support is equally remarkable.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

As Nicole refuses the role she’s been taught to play, her mother is forced to confront the cost of building a life around a man who demands devotion but can’t offer safety.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
This is the main thrust of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother — when the rightful aim of that threefold devotion is gone, what fills the void?

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of devotion

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