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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The teen faces arraignment Wednesday on a felony weapons charge and for failing to obey an order of juvenile court.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
He was also ordered to obey the terms of the restraining order.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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But alas, the March 2005 issue had me on the inside of a pullout cover to fulfill their legal obligation.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Buried under the charred rubble on Life Changers Global Ministries’ parking lot is a promise that will be fulfilled, the decades-old south Phoenix church’s pastor is quick to assure.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Putin's comments follow days of high diplomacy, which included attending the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit, celebrations in Tiananmen Square marking the end of World War II and meetings with world leaders.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Buying Russian oil saved India billions of dollars on import costs, keeping domestic fuel prices relatively stable.—
AFP,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Then keep scrolling to shop more blanket deals at Amazon.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Dancing alone in her bedroom won’t satisfy her, especially after Hollywood claims her for a dance competition slash reality TV show.—
Eliana Ramage
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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His Coconut Grove home, as well as his wages as a city commissioner, have both been protected by the courts and cannot be collected to satisfy the judgment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some historical society documents suggest the house was completed in 1916, but some tax records at the township assessor's office date the house to 1918.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jaden Rashada, who earned the Hornets starting quarterback job over Tulsa transfer Cardell Williams, completed 10 of 26 passes for 93 yards and had an interception.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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