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Recent Examples of adhere
To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Some agencies adhere closely to the reviewers’ numeric scores – like a grade – when making these decisions.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
In a statement to the Union-Tribune, Playwrights Project Executive Director Cecelia Kouma said that when her organization applied for a grant last year, it was carefully written to adhere with the NEA’s funding priorities at the time.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Some agencies adhere closely to the reviewers’ numeric scores – like a grade – when making these decisions.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
In a statement to the Union-Tribune, Playwrights Project Executive Director Cecelia Kouma said that when her organization applied for a grant last year, it was carefully written to adhere with the NEA’s funding priorities at the time.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhere
Verb
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The sturdy, angled bristles swept cleanly across both indoor and outdoor surfaces, and none of the debris clung to them.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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These relaxed shorts won’t cling to your skin on sweltering afternoons, while the sweat-wicking, stretchy material will work overtime to keep you cool.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Thompson will need to prove the most in this area to stick, as well.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The new websites offer a variety of information that appears to stick closely to generally accepted definitions and science around geoengineering and the government’s ongoing research on contrails.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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“Adhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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