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adhere
verb as in conform to or follow rules exactly
Weak matches
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
But for a ballot to count, it must adhere to several rules, and ballots can be challenged for a variety of reasons.
“Superintendent Carvalho and Los Angeles Unified District leadership are dedicated to not only supporting rigorous programs in our schools but also growing them within each region, while adhering to all legal requirements,” the statement said.
Obama adhered more closely to restraints on presidential power, but did not make the kinds of structural and procedural changes necessary to deter future presidents from following in the footsteps of the Bush administration.
Salafists are fundamentalists who seek to adhere the example of the Prophet Muhammad and the first generations who followed him.
Speaking from the battleground state, anticipated to be crucial in deciding Tuesday’s results, Trump reminded undecided voters of what has defined his past campaigns: violence and a refusal to adhere to the democratic process.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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