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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
Further, patients need to use the medication daily, and adherence declines as time passes.
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
One contributing factor is inconsistent adherence to preventive behaviors.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This is basic adherence to the law.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
One contributing factor is inconsistent adherence to preventive behaviors.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This is basic adherence to the law.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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The resulting materials show properties including strength, flexibility and adhesion, while being produced without high-temperature or energy-intensive processing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Bermudez went to work for UC San Diego as a compliance officer, and a few years later moved to the bench in Imperial County.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The transparency afforded by onchain markets makes global compliance more effective than ever.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Not showering or changing clothes after being outside means pollen clings to your hair, skin and fabric for hours.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shoes get cut, extras get left behind, and anything that wrinkles, clings, or only works for one outfit doesn’t make it.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Danny DeVito, Will Sampson and Brad Dourif costar as fellow patients who are inspired by McMurphy to rise up against the conformity and cruelty of the institution, an obvious stand-in for the social upheaval of the time period.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the First Amendment does not permit the government to enforce ideological conformity.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The suspect, arrested on suspicion of robbery and brought to the hospital for observation, obtained a gun despite weapon detection screening.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The court disagreed, saying that SB 10 requires no religious exercise or observance.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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