as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
a corrupt regime aided by a compliant press
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Recent Examples of compliant
Both protections, however, still allow for deportation to a compliant third country.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Products that were deemed fully compliant and safe under the state’s own rules are now being flagged due to the CRA’s shifting approach.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
CoolVu provides local access to products that meet those requirements, helping business owners remain compliant and covered.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Products that were deemed fully compliant and safe under the state’s own rules are now being flagged due to the CRA’s shifting approach.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
CoolVu provides local access to products that meet those requirements, helping business owners remain compliant and covered.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliant
obedient
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Compliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliant. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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