adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: 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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Putin previously stated Moscow would adhere to the treaty’s limits for another year, but only if Washington agreed to do the same.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the next steps involve adhering to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards to ensure safety and obtain regulatory approval.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Carlton often adheres to authority, a tendency that has clashed in earlier seasons with his cousin’s rebellious nature.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Putin previously stated Moscow would adhere to the treaty’s limits for another year, but only if Washington agreed to do the same.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the next steps involve adhering to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards to ensure safety and obtain regulatory approval.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Carlton often adheres to authority, a tendency that has clashed in earlier seasons with his cousin’s rebellious nature.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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