adhere to
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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Other states don’t have the same authority, but many can — and do — choose to adhere to California’s rules over the national standard.
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Haley Parsley
june 22, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Throughout the season, the cheerleaders grappled with their newfound fame while adhering to a strict set of rules that have been in place since the 1970s.
—Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
That ensures the polyurea layers adhere to one another and form a solid mass, blocking water from seeping through.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
Crowned King of the Ring and eventually world champion, Femi could help WWE escape its creative rut and regain momentum, rather than adhering to predictable storylines.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Haley Parsley
june 22, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Throughout the season, the cheerleaders grappled with their newfound fame while adhering to a strict set of rules that have been in place since the 1970s.
—Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
That ensures the polyurea layers adhere to one another and form a solid mass, blocking water from seeping through.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
Crowned King of the Ring and eventually world champion, Femi could help WWE escape its creative rut and regain momentum, rather than adhering to predictable storylines.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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