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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However, others should not be forced to adhere to absurdity for the sake of feelings. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Tehran continues to adhere to the core features of its revolutionary ideology, including its anti-American and anti-Israeli foreign policy, but can also act with pragmatism when circumstances demand it. Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 Heat-resistant Some spatula designs can withstand high heat, and most have a temperature limit that should be adhered to, or else the spatula may break down. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Maryland health officials are launching a controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges adhere to their treatment by using a court order to mandate that some patients comply with their medical plans. Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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