COMPLIES (WITH) Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

complies (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of comply (with)

as in follows

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

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as in fulfills

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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The new movie follows 28 years later, as Sally bakes cakes and avoids men, while Gilly attracts men named Chad on Tinder.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
This breathtaking start follows recent debate over potential fatigue for franchise films, including those of the superhero variety, given that DC Studios’ Supergirl underperformed earlier this summer.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of follows

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One of their latest launches, the Biodance Eye Patches in Vita Niacinamide, fulfills that mission by bringing the brand’s hydrogel technology into a format that’s truly optimized for the delicate eye area.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Petite and portable, the South Seas Rattan Side Cart fulfills the desire for a bedside table that’s slightly out of the ordinary.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Definition of fulfills

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Author James Barrat argues that unpredictable, civilization changing AI development already satisfies one influential definition.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of satisfies

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Cohen said yielding ground to Iran would be difficult for the president, even if the conflict keeps gasoline prices elevated and poses problems for Republicans in November’s midterm elections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Journal, rest, take a silent walk, or name the thought that keeps circling.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeps

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Nothing completes a look like a satisfying swipe of the perfect lipstick.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Once Task Force Bastogne completes its border mission, the campus will remain a permanent fixture of Fort Bliss, accommodating rotating units for decades to come.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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