How to Use adhere in a Sentence

adhere

verb
Definition of adherenext
Synonyms for adherenext
  • The stamp failed to adhere.
  • Most infections of students, Bishai said, do not come directly from schools, which adhere to a masking policy.
    — James Whitlow, baltimoresun.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • Tracking behavior and disease progression reliably can help patients adhere to a treatment plan.
    — Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Once accepted, members must adhere to a rigid code of silence—no exposing other people’s profiles and no screenshotting within the app.
    — Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The conservative groups adhere to a doctrine demanding that followers avoid medicines and medical care and instead seek healing through their faith.
    — Farai Mutsaka, ajc, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Other states require counties to omit prison populations altogether from their count, in an effort to adhere to the principle of one person, one vote.
    — jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The controversy reflects an internal debate over whether the Catholic Church should broaden its appeal or adhere more strictly to its core tenets.
    — Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
  • European regulators have been more aggressive in putting out standards for banks to adhere to, and for better or worse, that has not been the case in the United States.
    — Peter Klein, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Applicants will need to adhere to specific requirements that are included in the dispensary ordinance.
    — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2021
  • The board unanimously authorized his recommendation, giving districts 48 hours to adhere to state law.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Wrap the webbing around the vase and adhere with hot glue.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • What's left is a small dry patch to which the glue can adhere.
    — Fox News, 2 Nov. 2019
  • Your mask may have a wired side, meant to adhere to the shape of your nose.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 7 July 2020
  • Using flour helps to dry the meat and helps the eggs adhere better.
    — Olga Massov, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2019
  • For the suction cups to adhere, the drone had to strike the whale at just the right angle, with just the right amount of force.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Apply a bit of spackle to the back of the mesh patch and adhere to the wall, pressing it on.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Tie the shorter ribbon into a bow; adhere to the base of the pinecone, as shown.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Eggs and water: For adhering the panko crust to the balls.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • At a later date, they are sent the items in a manner that adheres to the laws of their home state.
    — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Smooth and creamy, the dip is filled with small onion dices that are not overwhelming and adhere well to the chip.
    — cleveland, 15 Dec. 2021
  • But my life grew in ways that did not adhere to slogans.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic, 28 July 2014
  • Place a tablespoon or so of the salt in a saucer and roll the glasses over it to get salt to adhere.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2018
  • The acidic makeup of vinegar breaks down the glue-like substance that adheres the nits to the hair shaft.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2019
  • So when is the effort to adhere to a gluten-, sugar-, or dairy-free diet worth it?
    — Allure, 16 May 2018
  • This will ensure that the paint adheres better and won’t peel with time.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • Cut a second paper circle and adhere it to the back of the photo to give it heft.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Mixed with water to brush over the piecrust to help the layers adhere and for even browning.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
  • Evenly season the flesh of the salmon with the spices, pressing gently to adhere.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Sanding the surface can also help the new coating adhere better and reduce the chances of peeling.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
  • This method is not recommended for use on lampshades with embellishments, as the heat from a hair dryer can loosen the glue adhering them to the shade.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024

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