adhere to

verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
Synonyms of adhere tonext
: 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 paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 According to Wimbledon’s website, there is a dress code for the Royal Box that attendees must adhere to. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 According to Wimbledon’s website, those seated in the Royal Box—including celebrities and members of the royal family—must adhere to a specific dress code. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026 Its specialists work with customers to assess their retirement accounts and devise a diversified portfolio of precious metals that features an asset allocation designed to adhere to their risk tolerance and investment goals. Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adhere to

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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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