adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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Many returning customers strictly adhere to a vegan diet and seek out the restaurant’s vegetable-forward menu, but there are also customers who may find the menu limiting for flexitarians.
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gaines and Basir’s adaptation adheres to the play’s intellectual origins.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, this experience builds their awareness of potential risks and reinforces the importance of adhering to controls, creating a culture where improvement and vigilance are valued and ingrained in daily operations.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
The inauguration will be unprecedented in the sense that Mamdani will not adhere to the traditional oath of office in which a Bible is often used.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gaines and Basir’s adaptation adheres to the play’s intellectual origins.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, this experience builds their awareness of potential risks and reinforces the importance of adhering to controls, creating a culture where improvement and vigilance are valued and ingrained in daily operations.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
The inauguration will be unprecedented in the sense that Mamdani will not adhere to the traditional oath of office in which a Bible is often used.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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