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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While the breed may not always leap to obey commands, early training and socialization can channel that intelligence into loyal companionship.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025 -
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The analyst pointed to Gildan's sourcing in South America as a potential way for the company to pay a less than 10% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. Companies could choose to partner with Gildan as a result, in order to fulfill production needs, the analyst said.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Kelson helps Spike and the baby to escape another attack but Samson follows Spike to the island, where the Alpha is killed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Many kids want to keep playing at the park or in the pool, totally oblivious to the fact that their parents are desperate to sit in front of the AC for a few minutes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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The Supreme Court’s ruling kept Trump’s ban on hold for at least 30 days and sent a set of cases back to the lower courts to determine next steps.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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The facility will be completed by the end of 2026 and hire one to two local maintenance workers, according to Quorum Court Member Martin Rawls.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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Since then, two new structures have been completed, with 29 more underway.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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