1
as in follows
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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2
as in fulfils
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complies (with)
Verb
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In Season 3, Arisu follows Usagi into Borderland, just like Alice does the white rabbit to Wonderland.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025 -
OpenAI’s move toward proactive assistants Pulse follows OpenAI's January introduction of Tasks, a feature that lets Plus and Pro subscribers schedule ChatGPT to perform specific actions at set times.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Framework’s introduction of a new graphics module with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 fulfills its promise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under the agreement, the company initially keeps 70 percent of the proceeds from school bus citations, with 30 percent flowing to the district.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Instead of cramming it all into a tiny box, Robeta gave it a soft curtain enclosure that keeps the look minimal and the space functional.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This reduces friction and creates cohesion because the team is motivated by what sustains the organization rather than what satisfies one individual.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bugno, who was instrumental in establishing and growing the WCF into one of the world’s leading film funding institutions, announced his departure over the summer and completes his tenure at the end of 2025.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Complies (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complies%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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