as in unity
a condition in which people or things are closely united
There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. social cohesion
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Recent Examples of cohesion
But not everyone is sold on the strategy, as Democrats scramble for cohesion and reveal division that’s taken the spotlight off Trump’s flurry of executive actions.
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
The findings offer some of the clearest archaeological evidence demonstrating how ancient civilizations used psychoactive substances for recreation and social cohesion.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Nordic nations continue to lead the rankings, emphasizing social cohesion and trust in institutions as key drivers of well-being.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But their cohesion, grit and commitment to defense are elite.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
The findings offer some of the clearest archaeological evidence demonstrating how ancient civilizations used psychoactive substances for recreation and social cohesion.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Nordic nations continue to lead the rankings, emphasizing social cohesion and trust in institutions as key drivers of well-being.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But their cohesion, grit and commitment to defense are elite.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cohesion
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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