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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The lodges in this area are exquisitely designed, the cuisine is fresh and locally sourced, and every detail adheres to a sustainability-first philosophy.
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Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Since then, all nations have adhered to its restrictions, except North Korea.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department ensure stores adhere to the safe handling of food both in retail settings, but also at grocery delis and bakeries, where many of the food violations occurred.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
YouTube argued in court that Connolly would be walled off from all negotiations with Disney, and would be required to adhere to his confidentiality obligations to Disney.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Since then, all nations have adhered to its restrictions, except North Korea.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department ensure stores adhere to the safe handling of food both in retail settings, but also at grocery delis and bakeries, where many of the food violations occurred.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
YouTube argued in court that Connolly would be walled off from all negotiations with Disney, and would be required to adhere to his confidentiality obligations to Disney.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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