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 Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 Cell-surface glycans influence everything from receptor signaling and immune recognition to adhesion and trafficking. — Kj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Garments made of these fabrics were then tested for adhesion to design requirements. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Using the wrong type of paint over an existing finish can lead to peeling, bubbling, cracking, or poor adhesion, turning a weekend project into a costly redo. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhesion

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Noun

Members may appeal the presiding officer’s ruling, but, given a commitment to nonpartisan conduct and adherence to precedent, in practice the parliamentarian’s advice carries significant weight and is generally considered final.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Better adherence and earlier intervention can help prevent costly complications that drive healthcare spending, including hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and disease progression.

— Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adherence

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But when al-Baghdadi announced in April 2013 that the Nusra Front would be folded into the Islamic State group, al-Sharaa refused and pledged allegiance to al-Qaida’s Ayman al-Zawahiri instead.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Many New Yorkers who remained behind British lines during the war were not supporters of the Revolution, but in naming their son after George Washington, the Irvings declared their allegiance.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

But without independent oversight into such decisions, oversight that Syria has yet to establish, centralization could also revive the Assad-era practice of offering economic access as a reward for political loyalty.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
The Basij run a nationwide network of volunteers who maintain a presence in the streets, government offices and cultural centers, seeking to ensure loyalty and ideological purity for Iran’s theocracy.

— Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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Noun

William Swanson, a 22-year-old from Massachusetts who moved to the city this spring, went viral on TikTok for sharing his experience living – and bonding – with his elderly roommate.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonding

Noun

Michael Mankins and Matthew Crupi want value maximization back as the objective, with stakeholder commitments as hard or soft constraints.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The integration of laser systems on the lightweight, highly mobile ISV platform reflects a commitment to scalable, adaptable, and expeditionary force protection solutions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

Our nurses play an essential role in caring for others with compassion and dedication, and this loss is being felt across our entire community.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Rogers’ heartfelt dedication touched on each of those points, remembering Parton for her charitable spirit and immense talent.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

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