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Recent Examples of adheres
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.
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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
The stylus adheres magnetically to the right side of the tablet.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The new proposal adheres closely to the last ceasefire plan discussed before negotiations fell apart last month.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
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
The stylus adheres magnetically to the right side of the tablet.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The new proposal adheres closely to the last ceasefire plan discussed before negotiations fell apart last month.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adheres
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The result is a supremely creamy sauce that clings to the chicken and mushrooms without breaking.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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One man — one young, confident Portuguese man — clings bravely to his beliefs as the rest of the world falls into groupthink.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Barb appears, and sticks the device in Hank’s neck, pulling out the fusion chip.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sir Jimmy sticks a knife in Kelson, which turns out to be a mortal wound, but Spike and Kelly (Erin Kellyman) – aka Jimmy Ink – attack Sir Jimmy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Adheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adheres. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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