adhered

past tense of adhere
as in clung
to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion everyone started calling her "Cookie" when she was little and the name adhered

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  • The Murdochs and Redstones are far from the only families that clung tenaciously to control of their media empires for as long as possible.
    Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the mouse study, the researchers also confirmed that the protein quickly clung to carbon monoxide in human blood in test tubes.
    Sara Novak, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With anxiety, you’re stuck in hypothetical scenarios.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Adhered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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