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as in to acquiesce
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Recent Examples of comply
The juvenile eventually complied and was charged with reckless endangerment of a child, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
But Apple is moving quickly to shut the external payments door opened by last week's ruling that the company willfully failed to comply with court orders regarding anticompetitive behavior.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
Individuals were asked to identify themselves and warned that failing to comply could possibly result in arrests.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 May 2025
Cunningham, one of a few swing votes in the House, previously voted for the GOP legislation last year that required sheriffs to comply with ICE detainers.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
But Apple is moving quickly to shut the external payments door opened by last week's ruling that the company willfully failed to comply with court orders regarding anticompetitive behavior.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
Individuals were asked to identify themselves and warned that failing to comply could possibly result in arrests.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 May 2025
Cunningham, one of a few swing votes in the House, previously voted for the GOP legislation last year that required sheriffs to comply with ICE detainers.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
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But that’s nothing compared to three months later, when Ray finally acquiesces to a dinner, so Colin’s parents can meet him properly.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Instead of acquiescing to the administration’s demands, Harvard filed a lawsuit against the government, seeking to block the funding freeze.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.—
Zainab Usman,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
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Jammu and Kashmir, a region now administered by India and known as J&K, chose to accede to India after tribal militias backed by Pakistan moved in, leading to the first Kashmir war between the neighbors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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This sunscreen is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and accedes with the Hawaii Reef Compliant Act 103.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
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And when Ohtani became a free agent, Moreno could have said yes to the same terms the Dodgers did — 10 years, $700 million, with all but $20 million deferred.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Commissioners deferred the vote on the plan to June 9 over landscaping concerns.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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According to the agent, Jaime-Flores consented to a search of her mobile phone.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Even if the author’s family consented, Christie has not, and cannot, agree to the course.—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Some highlights include the Vikings playing in Dublin, Ireland in Week 4, then London, England in Week 5. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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All plans automatically renew, so travelers should carefully review the terms, conditions, and renewal dates before subscribing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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