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as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
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as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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Recent Examples of adherence
Successful applicants are bestowed with the COE, symbolizing their adherence to the program’s stringent criteria.
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Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
As Trump approached the lectern, familiar elements of his body language and expressions surfaced, but his delivery appeared more subdued, likely due to his adherence to the prepared speech.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
In many Orthodox Jewish settings, by contrast, including the vast Haredi world, strict adherence to Torah and Jewish law has kept many closeted or unable to live openly in synagogue settings.
—Yonat Shimron, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Strict adherence to those requirements prevents the FBI from abusing its power.
—Barbara McQuade, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
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Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
As Trump approached the lectern, familiar elements of his body language and expressions surfaced, but his delivery appeared more subdued, likely due to his adherence to the prepared speech.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
In many Orthodox Jewish settings, by contrast, including the vast Haredi world, strict adherence to Torah and Jewish law has kept many closeted or unable to live openly in synagogue settings.
—Yonat Shimron, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Strict adherence to those requirements prevents the FBI from abusing its power.
—Barbara McQuade, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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The only definitive diagnostic method is laparoscopy, during which lesions can be removed and the disease staged based on the depth, location, and type of adhesions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Compared to base coats, which create a smooth, protective layer for polish, nail primers are the secret to making gel, acrylics, or dip nails last longer by boosting adhesion and preventing lifting.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ongoing technical support is necessary to ensure smooth operation, and strict data privacy compliance must also be maintained to protect customer information.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Office of Cannabis Management — which sets the policies that govern the market — announced the creation of a Trade Practices Bureau to tackle violations of state rules that fall into a void between enforcement and compliance.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better.—
Patrick Mercier,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2020
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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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By 2020, many tech companies acted like arms of the ruling class, enforcing speech codes on racial matters and urging public conformity to expert opinion on the pandemic.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 Feb. 2025
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The best part of the sketch isn’t its sly picture of Gen X’s slow fade into conformity, but Jason Sudeikis as the groom’s father who is unironically into the performance.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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From protocol conformance to infrastructure resilience and secure key management, these risks scale as the value of staked assets grows.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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This is supported by other recent Hubble observations that imaged 100 million stars in the Andromeda galaxy.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Instead, based on observations of more recent eruptions, an extremely hot ash cloud that dissipated quickly could have created the conditions necessary for the vitrification of human brain tissue to occur, the study concluded.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here's a list of places that are open and closed in observance of Presidents Day.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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