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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The act also requires companies to adhere to transparency and documentation obligations for advanced AI models or risk fines of up to 7 percent of a company’s annual gross revenue. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Shaw has full creative license of his menu planning, but each dish fits Tunsil’s preferences and adheres to the parameters set by Mertens. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Olivia Rodrigo One artist adhering to the trend in this manner is Olivia Rodrigo. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The salt helps draw moisture out of the plant, accelerating the drying process, while the dish soap acts as a surfactant, allowing the solution to adhere to the leaves. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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