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Recent Examples of adhered
Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhered
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The Basque team welcomed a Barcelona squad featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta and Xavi to their Anoeta stadium in January 2015, scored an early goal and clung on for dear life against the soon-to-be treble winners.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 93-year-old president has clung to power since 1982, in a country where 43% of the population lives in poverty.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With Venus in Gemini aligning with Pluto in Aquarius, honest conversations help shift situations that have been stuck.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But as OutKick’s Joe Kinsey noted, the platform would often combine WNBA and NFL games, leaving subscribers stuck watching both.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Adhered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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