1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude
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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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Verb
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Life became a quest not to obey, but to understand — and to act morally out of reason, not just faith.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
Justice Elena Kagan and Barrett pressed the government's lawyer about whether the Trump administration would obey temporary circuit rulings blocking its policies until the Supreme Court issued final decisions.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Lily followed her dreams by earning a pilot’s license.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Interestingly, McIlroy then opted not to speak to the media following all four rounds.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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He’s defended cops and lawyers who’ve gotten in trouble and crafted a reputation as a pugnacious advocate for often high-profile clients in high-stakes cases.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Instructors stood by to cheer and mentor participants.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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To return the favor, Riho and her husband host weekly family dinners for their support crew as a way to give back to the people who have stood by them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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