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
The report highlighted hundreds of areas in the building that are not compliant with requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Giles Hudson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Workers are also on-hand with golf carts, 24/7, to transport anyone from place to place and ADA-compliant bungalows are available upon request.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Last month officials from The Boring Company answered questions from the council and heard from residents, who voiced concerns about environmental impacts, safety of the tunnel and whether the company was compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Clear bags and wallets compliant with the above will also be screened through X-ray machines.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Mar. 2026
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Giles Hudson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Workers are also on-hand with golf carts, 24/7, to transport anyone from place to place and ADA-compliant bungalows are available upon request.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Last month officials from The Boring Company answered questions from the council and heard from residents, who voiced concerns about environmental impacts, safety of the tunnel and whether the company was compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Clear bags and wallets compliant with the above will also be screened through X-ray machines.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliant
obedient
Adjective
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Tariffs could be 'hard sell' in election year How obedient will the congressional GOP be to Trump in an election year?—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Compliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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