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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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Avast does claim it protects from DNS leaks and adheres to a no-logging policy, which are features of sorts.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

At hearings, they insist that the department adheres to high standards of professionalism and good-faith compliance.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

The plant's owner insists it adheres to required emission thresholds, but the government's closure U-turn has left some locals disheartened.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Ye noted in his letter that he now adheres to “an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 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