1
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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2
as in to fulfill
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 comply (with)
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On May 18, 2025, Radford was arrested by the Georgia Department of Public Safety for driving under the influence and for failing to obey a traffic control device.—
Greg Wehner , Liz Friden,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
War provides an opportunity to showcase a new leader’s command over the PLA; seeing the senior military leadership obeying the new leader’s orders might then serve to deter a potential political challenger.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The story follows all the ins and outs of their rise to fame.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Circuit stayed that order, keeping duties in place pending appeal.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The online Monopoly game features a jackpot prize that begins at $150,000 and keeps growing until there is a winner.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The identities of the victims were not released, although police said that autopsies would be completed to determine the causes of death.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Through three games, Lance has completed 27 of his 49 passes for 296 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions while adding 81 yards and another score on the ground.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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