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Recent Examples of adheres
This helps ensure the new grout adheres properly.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Though Ecco adheres by the principle that form follows function, its walking shoes are still mighty stylish.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 June 2026
But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
But Paul Anthony Kelly is a less deft actor than Pidgeon, and he is given material that adheres even closer to the surface of the legend.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
But one coach who adheres closely is Army’s Jeff Monken.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Based on a true story, the novel adheres remarkably to the facts.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The Carbona Limescale Remover is effective due to its citric acid gel formula, which tackles mineral buildup and soap scum, and adheres well to surfaces.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Though Ecco adheres by the principle that form follows function, its walking shoes are still mighty stylish.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 June 2026
But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
But Paul Anthony Kelly is a less deft actor than Pidgeon, and he is given material that adheres even closer to the surface of the legend.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
But one coach who adheres closely is Army’s Jeff Monken.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Based on a true story, the novel adheres remarkably to the facts.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The Carbona Limescale Remover is effective due to its citric acid gel formula, which tackles mineral buildup and soap scum, and adheres well to surfaces.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adheres
Verb
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When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The species also clings to a handful of shrinking water sources along its namesake river in northern Mexico.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Your practical eye spots tiny gaps, while a kind tone keeps people open to change so the fix actually sticks today.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Adheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adheres. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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