ADHESION 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 Common problems include bubbles, trimming errors, poor adhesion from dirty glass, confusion over backing liners and peeling after repositioning. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for adhesion

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Noun

Kyiv has also ended its brief adherence to the energy ceasefire Trump declared unilaterally earlier this month.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The more meaningful questions are whether RPM caught deterioration earlier, improved medication adherence or let clinicians intervene before a patient worsened.

— Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

Deep in the humid greenery of a Sumatran rainforest, serenaded by birdsong and the jungle’s endless thrum, a baby orangutan clings to its mother.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of cling

Noun

My business experience has shown me that clients feel more loyalty and comfort with a company willing to work through difficult periods with them.

— Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The Biden administration also had a commitment to AI safety that annoyed AI companies.

— Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

Has he been hoodwinked by the performance of devotion between Holmes and Evans?

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Turturro admires Harry’s old-school pride in his craft, but the character’s devotion to his ailing wife struck a deeper chord.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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