1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude
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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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How to Stay Safe from Rip Currents Moulton, Houser and Dusek all agree that staying safe from rip currents means following two guidelines: only swim at beaches where a lifeguard is present and obey any warnings from lifeguards or local officials about staying out of the water.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
19 Aug. 2025 -
Whoever succeeds Powell might not obey Trump once in office.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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The following water systems were found to have forever chemical levels over the EPA limit: Are forever chemicals in your water?—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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Boston’s late-inning offense followed an up-and-down start by Gil, who held the Red Sox to two runs (one earned) over five innings, despite issuing five walks and allowing four hits.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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The iconic fighter defended his son following his arrest, but has not spoken since the deportation.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The tone has been combative, crass, and what’s been defended as fighting fire with fire.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Aug. 2025
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In a March 2023 interview with NPR reflecting on the decades-long war, Bolton stood by his decisions.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In light of the Netflix documentary The Truth Behind Jussie Smollett?, Smollett stands by his innocence and is focusing on his music career and jumpstarting his acting career again.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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