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Recent Examples of adhered
Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhered
Verb
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The specks of warmth salvaged from the inside of the patrol car, which had clung to his skin under his gray sweatpants and hooded striped sweatshirt, soon fell away.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Horned Frogs trailed at halftime, but with less than five minutes remaining TCU (29-4) clung to a 62-57 lead.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With a defense-first lineup stuck on the floor and no opportunity to advance the ball, the Nuggets had no choice but to settle for a 60-foot prayer by Gordon at the buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the problems with attracting qualified teachers is tied to a retirement system stuck in the past.—
Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Adhered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhered. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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