How to Use adhere in a Sentence

adhere

verb
Definition of adherenext
Synonyms for adherenext
  • The stamp failed to adhere.
  • All summer events will adhere to the latest public health and safety guidelines.
    — Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas, chicagotribune.com, 14 June 2021
  • Heels are still encouraged and guests adhere to that, but those who wear flats will not suffer consequences or be turned away.
    — Christian Allair, Vogue, 7 July 2021
  • Employees are still required to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear masks.
    — Ada Tseng, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
  • The videos usually run about 20 or 30 minutes or so, and generally adhere to a template.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 July 2021
  • Consumers over the age of 18 can purchase and light fireworks, as long as the fireworks adhere to federal regulations.
    — Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, 1 July 2021
  • Clinics must adhere to guidelines and receive any necessary local approvals required for the temporary structures.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2021
  • Problem is, teams that adhere to a more traditional tanking model—ones that have losing thrust on them because of age, injury or overall disappointment—are the ones that have most paid the price.
    — Sean Deveney, Forbes, 25 June 2021
  • Tokyo won't shut down completely but the state of emergency order will require businesses like restaurants to adhere to an 8 p.m. curfew and a temporary alcohol ban.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 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
  • The needles should be resilient; not brittle, and should adhere to the twigs.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Dredge both sides in panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
    — Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Then apply quick-setting glue along the pumpkin’s natural ribs to adhere the trim.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024

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