adheres

VERB

conform to or follow rules exactly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comply heed obey observe stand by

STRONG

follow fulfill keep maintain mind practice respect support

WEAK

abide by be attached be constant be devoted be devoted to be faithful be loyal be true cleave to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey ignore overlook

STRONG

condemn disregard forget let go neglect release scorn

WEAK

disjoin loose loosen not conform separate unfasten

VERB

stick or become stuck to, either physically or mentally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach fasten unite

STRONG

cement cleave cohere fix glue paste

WEAK

cling like ivy freeze to hold fast hold on like bulldog stay put stick like a barnacle stick like glue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach disconnect separate unfasten

STRONG

divide unfix

WEAK

disjoin loose loosen not conform

Example Sentences

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adheres

Her Netflix series adheres to them while adding historical context.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Wong Kim Ark is well-reasoned and adheres to a centuries-old common-law tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

But the main reason is that Gorsuch adheres to a specific philosophy in how to read the law, called textualism.

From Slate ● May 13, 2026

It also adheres to a strict privacy policy and has passed multiple third-party audits.

From Salon ● Mar. 13, 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