How to Use adhere in a Sentence

adhere

verb

• The stamp failed to adhere.
• What's left is a small dry patch to which the glue can adhere.
  — Fox News, 2 Nov. 2019
• Then, use a small amount of glue to adhere these beads to the glass.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
• Simply cut it to match the mat and adhere it with tape or glue.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
• Using flour helps to dry the meat and helps the eggs adhere better.
  — Olga Massov, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2019
• Most dip stations come with rubber grips to adhere to the floor.
  — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
• Use glue dots to adhere googly eyes and a cardstock beak to your eggs.
  — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
• This will ensure that the paint adheres better and won’t peel with time.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
• What are your thoughts on this, and do a lot of widows adhere to this practice?
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
• Hose-end sprayers tend to apply large droplets that don’t adhere well to foliage.
  — Neil Sperry Down To Earth, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Nov. 2021
• Use washi tape to adhere each square together.
  — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
• With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
• So when is the effort to adhere to a gluten-, sugar-, or dairy-free diet worth it?
  — Allure, 16 May 2018
• At a later date, they are sent the items in a manner that adheres to the laws of their home state.
  — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 9 Apr. 2018
• To make, use decoupage medium to adhere fabric to a sheet of cork.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
• With the double-sided tape, adhere the gloves to the top of the helmet.
  — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
• Dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
  — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
• Tie the shorter ribbon into a bow; adhere to the base of the pinecone, as shown.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
• Mixed with water to brush over the piecrust to help the layers adhere and for even browning.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
• Smooth and creamy, the dip is filled with small onion dices that are not overwhelming and adhere well to the chip.
  — cleveland, 15 Dec. 2021
• Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.
  — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
• Apply a bit of spackle to the back of the mesh patch and adhere to the wall, pressing it on.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Mar. 2020
• The needles should be resilient; not brittle, and should adhere to the twigs.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
• Using rubber bands, adhere the bag to the shower head.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
• Place a tablespoon or so of the salt in a saucer and roll the glasses over it to get salt to adhere.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2018
• The acidic makeup of vinegar breaks down the glue-like substance that adheres the nits to the hair shaft.
  — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2019
• Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then in the bread crumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
  — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
• Cut a second paper circle and adhere it to the back of the photo to give it heft.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
• In his suit, the student argued, among other things, that the school didn't adhere to its own rules.
  — David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2019
• Your hair should be at least 1/4-inch long so that the wax can properly adhere to each hair.
  — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2020