adhere to

verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
Synonyms of adhere tonext
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.

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Tisch urged New Yorkers to adhere to the numerous street and bridge closures. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The person adhered to isolation and quarantine recommendations, and no cases were linked to this one. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Bond is a massive commitment that requires an actor to adhere to the highest professional standards for more than a decade. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 It's composed mainly of a flexible biocompatible polymer, and is adhered to the face beside the eye via a medical adhesive. — Ben Coxworth october 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhere to

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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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