How to Use adhere in a Sentence

adhere

verb
Definition of adherenext
Synonyms for adherenext
  • The stamp failed to adhere.
  • Wrap the webbing around the vase and adhere with hot glue.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • What's left is a small dry patch to which the glue can adhere.
    — Fox News, 2 Nov. 2019
  • Your mask may have a wired side, meant to adhere to the shape of your nose.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 7 July 2020
  • Using flour helps to dry the meat and helps the eggs adhere better.
    — Olga Massov, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2019
  • For the suction cups to adhere, the drone had to strike the whale at just the right angle, with just the right amount of force.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Apply a bit of spackle to the back of the mesh patch and adhere to the wall, pressing it on.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Tie the shorter ribbon into a bow; adhere to the base of the pinecone, as shown.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Eggs and water: For adhering the panko crust to the balls.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • At a later date, they are sent the items in a manner that adheres to the laws of their home state.
    — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Smooth and creamy, the dip is filled with small onion dices that are not overwhelming and adhere well to the chip.
    — cleveland, 15 Dec. 2021
  • But my life grew in ways that did not adhere to slogans.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic, 28 July 2014
  • Place a tablespoon or so of the salt in a saucer and roll the glasses over it to get salt to adhere.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2018
  • The acidic makeup of vinegar breaks down the glue-like substance that adheres the nits to the hair shaft.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2019
  • So when is the effort to adhere to a gluten-, sugar-, or dairy-free diet worth it?
    — Allure, 16 May 2018
  • This will ensure that the paint adheres better and won’t peel with time.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • Cut a second paper circle and adhere it to the back of the photo to give it heft.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Evenly season the flesh of the salmon with the spices, pressing gently to adhere.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The needles should be resilient; not brittle, and should adhere to the twigs.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Most dip stations come with rubber grips to adhere to the floor.
    — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
  • Mound the cheese mixture on top of the walnuts and pull the plastic wrap around it, pressing and rolling to adhere the nuts to the cheese.
    — Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • What are your thoughts on this, and do a lot of widows adhere to this practice?
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Step 1: Use a hot glue gun to adhere the last two inches of each ribbon to the base of eight four- to six-inch pinecones.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022
  • To make, use decoupage medium to adhere fabric to a sheet of cork.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • As written, the form serves as almost a step-by-step guide on how to adhere to the four weeks of fasting.
    — Michael Gordon, charlotteobserver, 5 July 2018
  • Use the scraper tool to make sure it’s adhered, then remove the tape on top and install the cover.
    — Saira Mueller, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Let the eggs soak for 20 minutes to allow the dye to adhere more permanently to the shells in Step 3.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Repeat the process to trim and adhere the mitered veneer at the opposite end of the bookcase.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
  • In his suit, the student argued, among other things, that the school didn't adhere to its own rules.
    — David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2019
  • Throughout the event, candidates vowed to adhere to the law if elected to serve.
    — Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2022

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