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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Alameda County's placements adhere to laws governing child welfare and foster youth reunification.
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Jui Sarwate, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Hard brands, like Accor's Orient Express and Raffles (considered the most luxurious Accor offering), adhere to strict and standardized guidelines.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
The Yelp list was compiled by an analysis of volume and ratings of reviews given by Yelp Elites, local reviewers who adhere to certain posting guidelines and are designated with a badge on their profile.
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The decision itself involves a waiver filed by the American Association of Railroads in the spring that would provide rail companies some exemptions from adhering to 1971’s regulations dictating the method and frequency at which railroads must be visually inspected for defects.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 18 Nov. 2025
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Jui Sarwate, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Hard brands, like Accor's Orient Express and Raffles (considered the most luxurious Accor offering), adhere to strict and standardized guidelines.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
The Yelp list was compiled by an analysis of volume and ratings of reviews given by Yelp Elites, local reviewers who adhere to certain posting guidelines and are designated with a badge on their profile.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
The decision itself involves a waiver filed by the American Association of Railroads in the spring that would provide rail companies some exemptions from adhering to 1971’s regulations dictating the method and frequency at which railroads must be visually inspected for defects.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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