- present tense form of adhere (3rd person singular).
adheres
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"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
Sable maintains it has fully repaired the pipelines and that the company adheres to stringent safety precautions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 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
Kirklees Council said it now adheres to "the highest modern standards of safety in managing and monitoring asbestos in our buildings as part of a robust asbestos management plan".
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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
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