comply (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply (with)
Verb
  • Under military law, service members are obligated to obey lawful orders, but to disobey unlawful orders.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • While current power brokers haven’t scrapped movies over their content, yet, Hollywood has a recent history of companies obeying in advance by shelving projects until the tensions cool.
    Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 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
  • In the 2022 and 2024 cycles, pro-Israel groups swung into Democratic primaries, spending money against progressive critics of the Jewish state and keeping several out of Congress.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Cleaning essentials, like this Shark cordless vacuum, this Black + Decker handheld vacuum, and this mop and bucket set will keep your home sparkly clean with minimal effort.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 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 13 Oct. 2025.

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