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Recent Examples of adhesion That experiment, plus a second round of tests, clearly demonstrated that backing does not increase adhesion relative to non-backing. Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025 Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon makes a small incision and removes endometriosis patches (lesions, adhesions, or scars).125 What Is Hormone Therapy? Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Individuals typically contribute data knowingly in some sort of legal contract of adhesion, which requires participation. James Felton Keith, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The researchers improved on the conductivity of the graphene by coating it with a thin layer of a polymer that also served as an adhesion layer to the perovskite active layer during the lamination process. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2015 See All Example Sentences for adhesion
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Noun
  • Veo 2 appears to be winning the battle for prompt adherence—the ability to faithfully translate textual descriptions into corresponding visuals.
    Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • This lack of adherence to existing legislation highlights the inefficiencies within Maryland’s licensing system.
    Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The American must decide whether her allegiance can continue to lie with money and power.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Our justice system and many of those in federal service have been forced not to allegiance to the American public but allegiance to the whims of a budding dictator.
    Peter Buonome, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better.
    Patrick Mercier, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2020
  • 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
Noun
  • The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.
    Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The vast sums of money that Abbott unleashed, along with his zero-sum assessment of political loyalty, has proved persuasive.
    Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • At the same time, the drug maker Eli Lilly recently announced a $27 billion commitment to manufacture products in the U.S.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Play is a crucial part of a cat's development, helping with motor skills, social interactions, stress relief, and bonding.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The bonding is accomplished by the forces of attraction between molecules, a phenomenon known as intermolecular bonding.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.
    Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesion. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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