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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Georgia Georgia passed a bill in 2021 to adhere to permanent daylight saving time if given the chance.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
For the discerning, modern-minded parent whose home is designed within an inch of its life, Knoll’s pint-size Barcelona chair ensures that even your little one’s seating adheres to the International Style.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Before the appeals court ruling, the state and federal governments had already begun adhering to Williams’s order.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
For the discerning, modern-minded parent whose home is designed within an inch of its life, Knoll’s pint-size Barcelona chair ensures that even your little one’s seating adheres to the International Style.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Before the appeals court ruling, the state and federal governments had already begun adhering to Williams’s order.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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