adheres (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of adhere (to)
1
as in keeps (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 obeys
to act according to the commands of adhere to the terms of the deceased's will

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adheres (to)
  1. stands by
  2. obeys
  3. defends
  4. follows
Verb
  • But Hsu stands by the survey’s soundness and its methodology, which in recent years shifted to gathering survey responses online rather than over the phone.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • But this year is different, and the roles are reversed; David and his uncle do the swapping while Peralta stands by to place each sticker carefully into the album.
    — Maria Jose Gutierrez-Chavez, Curbed, 17 July 2026
Definition of stands by
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  • Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of obeys
Verb
  • Kalshi’s new product tests the limits of the CFTC’s permissiveness while the agency actively defends its ability to oversee prediction markets in court.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
  • Waymo defends its safety record, saying that Waymo vehicles were involved in 94% fewer crashes that caused serious or fatal injury compared to human drivers in the same areas.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of defends
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  • The investigation also follows a lawsuit Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against a Houston-area postpartum care center.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • The certification from DarkSky International follows Sun Valley Resort’s focus on limiting artificial light on the mountain and growing public awareness around light pollution.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of follows
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