COMPLIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

complies

verb

present tense third-person singular of comply

as in acquiesces

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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

Definition of acquiesces

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The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026

Definition of conforms

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No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
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

Definition of consents

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Quinn defers on the proposal but starts seeing Oliver in their new setting, creating the love triangle.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 24 July 2026
While this strategic pivot defers short-term revenue and creates market uncertainty, with full returns anticipated by 2027, it's seen as a calculated gamble to build a larger future revenue stream and expand its competitive edge.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of defers

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That means funding enough safe haven beds to meet demand and moving people into supportive housing quickly, so nobody who accepts an offer waits months for a unit.

— Dave Giffen, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
What many people don’t see is what happens before someone accepts help.

— Zeynep Portway, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

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