complies

Definition of compliesnext
present tense third-person singular of comply
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Verb
  • But, after a little insistence that anything is possible if given enough time, Meloni acquiesces.
    Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing.
    David Chiu, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Postponing elections thus also defers possibilities for political transformation.
    Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Depending on how long the renter defers part of the payment, Livble’s fees can translate into effective annual percentage rates of roughly 104% to 139%.
    Ken Sweet, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Complies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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