complies

present tense third-person singular of comply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complies
Verb
  • Meursault acquiesces but with a casually brutal frankness as to his motives, which have nothing to do with love.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
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
  • The longer an organization defers security measures, the greater the likelihood that cyber threats will outpace its ability to respond effectively.
    Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Complies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complies. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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