1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
a strong-willed pop star who is not known for her compliance
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as in submission
a bending to the authority or control of another
an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from subordinates
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
compliance with the statute was far from universal
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Recent Examples of compliance
The top challenges that are preventing wider deployment were concerns around compliance, legal or privacy issues (56%); lack of technical resources or IT support (53%); and poor data quality, which resulted in the AI agent’s output not being useful (48%).
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John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Once an education program or entity takes federal funds, Title IX compliance becomes mandatory.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Also, GreenLight was found to be out of compliance with state statutes when one borehole was left unfilled, creating the potential for water carrying contaminants to flow from one aquifer to another.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Professional installation is recommended to ensure a proper slope and compliance with code.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Once an education program or entity takes federal funds, Title IX compliance becomes mandatory.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Also, GreenLight was found to be out of compliance with state statutes when one borehole was left unfilled, creating the potential for water carrying contaminants to flow from one aquifer to another.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Professional installation is recommended to ensure a proper slope and compliance with code.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliance
Noun
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The dogs' puppy raisers are volunteers who will spend the next 16 or so months socializing the puppies, teaching the dogs basic obedience, and providing them with a healthy diet, so the canines are prepared for more specialized service dog training in the future.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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While barking and wagging her tail can signal excitement or protective instincts, the UKC also notes that the breed may display some level of dog aggression and, given its powerful physique, requires careful socialization and consistent obedience training.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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While submissions for the festival come from all over the world, the festival experience itself is geared toward local Carolinians.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Reader predictions Thank you for your submissions last week.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Seedance and Seedream came out, his team conducted internal testing to compare their prompt adherence, image quality, speed, and cost to American competitors.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.—
Joerg Leheste,
Scientific American,
8 July 2024
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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Thalund and screenwriter Marianne Lentz imbue the set-up with a fresh 2025 perspective while attuning the material to a very particular Danish frequency in a society perpetually triangulating between child-centric educational approaches, permissiveness and conformity.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Yet, the lesson of the Voting Rights Act is that the response to these setbacks isn’t despair or acquiescence.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this revenge is the acquiescence of his support base and the GOP representatives to the raw hatred unleashed by our Emir of Evil.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2025
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Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliance. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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