adhere (to)

verb

Definition of adhere (to)next
1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude

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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of adhere to the terms of the deceased's will

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhere (to)
  1. obey
  2. follow
  3. defend
  4. stand by
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  • Pence did an important thing, obeying the Constitution rather than Trump.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Coy said that Hill only partially obeyed his commands and was hiding his right hand.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Bucky Irving opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard run on third-and-2, then followed that with a 12-yard touchdown dash past six defenders for the Bucs’ first lead of the game, 17-13.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of follow
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  • Austin Police Department Chief of Staff Jeff Greenwalt defended the proposal in response to concerns from multiple public officials and social justice advocates during a Monday meeting of the city's Public Safety Commission.
    Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to the New York Times, Trump has privately defended his defense secretary nominee.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • The New Lego Flowers Kit Is a Christmas-Ready Poinsettia Pot That Doubles as Holiday Decor Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Le Creuset’s signature Dutch ovens are an investment that many home cooks stand by.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Both parties, of course, ultimately stood by their call, and they were vindicated in the end, but according to executives and on-air talent at multiple TV networks that spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, the lessons of that call are still being felt.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of stand by
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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