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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Access control, encryption, and data reduction should all adhere to legal requirements (GDPR, CCPA).
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Moisten the rim of a Martini or coupe glass and press the glass into a mix of cinnamon and sugar to have some adhere to the rim.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
My primary goal is to adhere to the black and gold theme.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
That means any reports issued by the administration — such as the recent MAHA report by the Department of Health and Human Services— should adhere to the same standards.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Moisten the rim of a Martini or coupe glass and press the glass into a mix of cinnamon and sugar to have some adhere to the rim.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
My primary goal is to adhere to the black and gold theme.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
That means any reports issued by the administration — such as the recent MAHA report by the Department of Health and Human Services— should adhere to the same standards.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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