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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
This encourages adherence to your management practices and strengthens brand trust.
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Richard Lindhorn, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The National Science Foundation — an independent federal agency that funds scientific research around the globe — has fired 168 probationary employees in adherence to orders from the White House, according to an agency spokesperson.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025
Finally, over time, the administration should demonstrate consistent adherence to the norms surrounding intelligence liaison, including discretion in intelligence and security matters.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Potential benefits of inhalable medication include faster onset and the ability to track medication adherence.
—Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Richard Lindhorn, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The National Science Foundation — an independent federal agency that funds scientific research around the globe — has fired 168 probationary employees in adherence to orders from the White House, according to an agency spokesperson.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025
Finally, over time, the administration should demonstrate consistent adherence to the norms surrounding intelligence liaison, including discretion in intelligence and security matters.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Potential benefits of inhalable medication include faster onset and the ability to track medication adherence.
—Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 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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Their litigations essentially mirrored the same set of issues: Whether the ACC misused media rights, the appropriate penalty or fee (or both) a school should face for exiting the ACC and compliance requirements for member schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meets Evolving Client Expectations: As technologies progress, client preferences and compliance needs will evolve.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 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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Enterprise architects are in the business of both defining the technology standards for the business as well as governing the adoption of new and emerging technology in conformity with those standards.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hysteria over misinformation is leading us to some dark places where calls are made for the kind of censorship and conformity that breed resentment and prevent open inquiry.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 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 interfaith gathering was held in observance of Ramadan, the holiest month for believers of Islam.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The month-long observance in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia recognizes the contributions of women around the world—and throughout history.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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