1
as in kept (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 obeyed
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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Verb
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Nooner initially fled on foot, but obeyed police commands to get on the ground and surrender.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Aug. 2025
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dakota Johnson followed suit at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner that same night, wearing a sexy black lace Gucci dress over black underwear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2025
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The White House has stood by its decision while increasing military deployments in the Caribbean.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Natalia’s legal battle with the Barnetts and the subsequent media attention, Cynthia and Antwon have stood by her.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The organization has defended its dynamic pricing strategy, part of a plan to generate $3 billion in ticket sales next year, arguing that the money funds the sport around the world.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over his career, Inoue won and defended the WBO junior bantamweight title seven times before moving to bantamweight for nine bouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Adhered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhered%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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