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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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Loosened policies and political scrutiny The new initiative follows YouTube’s broader rollback of some content moderation rules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Based on survivor testimony, the film follows a young woman who must choose between staying with her family or saving herself.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Mitchell stands by the Parker family as Matt's employee and friend, Stitch.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Swift stands by The Life of a Showgirl, and said that conversations about its lasting resonance complement the record's core ideas.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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On paper, this is a deep, talented defense that skates well, defends hard, and can move the puck.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to data from the Casa del Encuentro, a civil organization that defends women’s rights, 164 women were killed in Argentina in the first eight months of 2025.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Adheres (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adheres%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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