ADHERE (TO) Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

adhere (to)

verb

Definition of adhere (to)

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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as in to obey

to act according to the commands of adhere to the terms of the deceased's will

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The official also said developing different weapon systems was increasingly urgent, arguing that the country’s armed forces needed to defend national security and deter external threats.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The Moon’s square to Uranus favors responding to the new situation instead of defending the original promise.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of defend

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He’s charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
That’s a low bar, said some supervisors, who pointed out that his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, denied deputy gangs existed and for months refused to obey subpoenas to appear before the COC to discuss the issue.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of obey

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Reese, Naz Hilman and Madina Okot were held to 28 points combined with Okot scoring 16 – mostly in the fourth quarter.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
After scoring 14 runs to begin this four-game series, the Royals have been held to just five runs in their last 18 innings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of hold to

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Edwards scored on a 2-yard TD run and a two-point conversion followed.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of follow

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Additional speakers included members of the Ben Crump civil rights law firm, who stood by Frimpong's relatives.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Luckily, waiters are standing by with large jugs of water, ready to refill at the sight of sweat dripping down your forehead.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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