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adhere
verb as in conform to or follow rules exactly
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abide by, be attached, be constant, be devoted, be devoted to, be faithful, be loyal, be true, cleave to
verb as in stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally
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cling like ivy, freeze to, hold fast, hold on like bulldog, stay put, stick like a barnacle, stick like glue
Example Sentences
"It's an unspoken rule, but it's what we are adhering to for the first time: there will be no active acoustic program on board the ship, no sonar" while in Russian waters, he explained.
Bostic faced scrutiny three years ago after he disclosed he had failed to adhere to rules governing senior officials’ personal-financial transactions.
International rules for air accident investigations stipulate that a final report should appear within 12 months of the event, but this is not always adhered to.
But the vast majority of Afghan farmers adhere to the ban issued by the Taliban's supreme leader.
If he adheres to the requirements, the case will be dismissed in November 2026, according to the agreement.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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