adhere to
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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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.
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Now, agencies must weigh whether to adhere to federal dictates or comply with state transparency rules, with some directing records custodians and media spokespersons to acknowledge public records requests but not fulfill them unless ICE grants approval, records show.
—Monique O. Madan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Numerous studies—including research published in the August 2025 issue of the medical journal Psychology Research and Behavior Management—increasingly shows that emotional support, trust and communication can influence how patients navigate treatment, adhere to care plans and process uncertainty.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Now, agencies must weigh whether to adhere to federal dictates or comply with state transparency rules, with some directing records custodians and media spokespersons to acknowledge public records requests but not fulfill them unless ICE grants approval, records show.
—Monique O. Madan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Numerous studies—including research published in the August 2025 issue of the medical journal Psychology Research and Behavior Management—increasingly shows that emotional support, trust and communication can influence how patients navigate treatment, adhere to care plans and process uncertainty.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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