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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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
And the value wars will likely intensify, particularly in January, when diners are trying to stick to New Year's resolutions, adhere to stricter budgets or stay warm during winter storms.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
The family-run shop has been around since the 1940s and focuses on small local producers that adhere to the Slow Food movement.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
That tube/nozzle was subsequently adhered to a standard plastic dispenser tip, which was used to extrude the print media in a DIW (direct ink writing) 3D printer.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
And the value wars will likely intensify, particularly in January, when diners are trying to stick to New Year's resolutions, adhere to stricter budgets or stay warm during winter storms.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
The family-run shop has been around since the 1940s and focuses on small local producers that adhere to the Slow Food movement.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
That tube/nozzle was subsequently adhered to a standard plastic dispenser tip, which was used to extrude the print media in a DIW (direct ink writing) 3D printer.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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