- present tense form of adhere (3rd person singular).
adheres
Example Sentences
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If the appeal adheres to strict Premier League guidelines, it should be concluded by Christmas Day, with a verdict to follow in the early part of 2027.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The model performed poorly on tests measuring alignment, or how well the model adheres to what humans would like it to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
It has remained independent from the largely taxpayer-funded homeless service system that adheres to the housing-first model that prioritizes permanent housing without preconditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Our nation currently adheres to the 'three non-nuclear principles,'" she said in response to a direct question from Tanaka, without discussing what she might do next.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Nonviolent passive resistance is effective as long as your opposition adheres to the same rules as you do.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
