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)
Verb
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At least two cases have gone to trial, including one for a woman accused of assaulting an officer that ended in a mistrial, and another in which a defendant is appealing his sentence of one year of probation for failing to obey a lawful order and creating a disturbance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026 -
Citizens are expected to obey the law.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Lizete González, a Mexico fan, said the city has a long way to go to fulfill its promises.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Jackson Blake quickly followed on a goal assisted by Taylor Hall and Ehlers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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On top of that, there aren't enough of them produced to satisfy carriers, as Boeing and Airbus ramp up output.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Meta attempted to resolve the probe by charging rivals for access, but that didn't satisfy regulators, who threatened in April to force the company to reinstate access for free.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Created by state legislators in 2004, the district was tasked with keeping Colorado compliant with the compact.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The Dodgers considered bringing in a spot starter, manager Dave Roberts said, in order to keep the full rotation on extra rest.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The foul was deemed not to be flagrant, and Clark completed the rare four-point play.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The transaction was completed on March 30.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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