adhering

Verb

be compatible or in accordance with
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
be a devoted follower or supporter
be loyal to
stick to firmly
present participle and gerund of adhere

General

Sticking fast to a surface or substance.

Examples

The vinyl letters were adhering nicely to his custom Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English *adherynge, adherande, present participle of Middle English *adheren, from Old French *adherer, aderer and Medieval Latin adhaereō (“adhere”, verb), equivalent to adhere + -ing.

Synonyms

adhere, bind, bond, cleave, cling, cohere, hold fast, stand by, stick, stick by, stick to

Scrabble Score: 13

adhering: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
adhering: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adhering: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

adhering: valid Words With Friends Word