comply (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply (with)
Verb
  • All of the other forces of nature obey something called parity symmetry.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The realization of such quantum machines would require experimenters having access to reliable physical components that can be assembled and controlled on the human scale, yet fully obey quantum mechanics.
    Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For the previous two games in this National League Division Series, the Dodgers had fulfilled the task that kept their coaches and staff up late at night.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.
    Vogue, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • And another tropical system following on the heels of Priscilla early next week could pile onto the flood threat.
    Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Individual bulbs need to be spaced at least an inch apart, so keep that in mind when choosing the width of your container.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Such pleasurable pains, at their most chronic, or their most carnal, can keep Lang occupied for the length of a stanza.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Egg, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwich The egg, pesto, and mozzarella sandwich can help satisfy you until your next meal or snack.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • An agreement to revise the charter system in ways that satisfy both sides, and other teams, could be a pathway to a deal.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Caleb Heavner completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards with a touchdown for Fort Hays State, which dropped to 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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