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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This can really add to your stint as royalty, since royals only occasionally have to obey the public.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Even though a majority of riders obey the rules, some will go off-road.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Each formation has its own strengths and weaknesses, and can vary significantly depending on the roles a manager is asking their players to fulfil.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are fulfilling a commitment that was originally scheduled during Charles' visit to Rome in April.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Without an excellent performance from the Italian, Spurs would doubtless be travelling back to north London following a second defeat in four days.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Passmore explains the mix of personal reflection and historical storytelling in the book which follows the main character, a version of himself, time-traveling through a century of the Black radical tradition.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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These price adjustments are meant to keep deliveries moving smoothly during the high-volume months of November and December.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Or, keep scrolling to see other stylish toiletry bags available from Quince.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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What results, though, is a tonally erratic chore that might not satisfy either party.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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In order to close the youth facilities, new youth facilities in Madison and Milwaukee will have to be completed.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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