COMPLIED (WITH) Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

complied (with)

verb

past tense of comply (with)

as in obeyed

to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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as in fulfilled

to do what is required by the terms of were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract

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If the early universe obeyed this rule, our modern cosmos would be devoid of substance, just energy fields rippling eternally through emptiness.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
As her cabin took on water, Chloe Childress had obeyed Camp Mystic’s one directive to shelter in place.

— Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026

Definition of obeyed

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The implication of Zolghadr’s statement was that these conditions must be fulfilled before or in tandem with concessions on the strait, which would be at odds with the formula set out in the memorandum of understanding.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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Nuñez gave up a home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the seventh, and Austin Riley followed with one of his own, ultimately dooming the Mets.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Many routes through Orlias Gorge begin near Dion at the tiny chapel of Agios Konstantinos, followed by a short forest hike into the gorge.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of followed

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The restoration was completed in May of 2025 and the hotel has earned a Michelin Key, the ultimate achievement such as a Michelin star is to restaurants.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Semenyo had already completed a prolific season in England’s Premier League, scoring 17 league goals to take over boyhood idol Tony Yeboah’s long-standing record for most scored by a Ghanaian in a single season.

— Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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