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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How to Stay Safe from Rip Currents Moulton, Houser and Dusek all agree that staying safe from rip currents means following two guidelines: only swim at beaches where a lifeguard is present and obey any warnings from lifeguards or local officials about staying out of the water.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
19 Aug. 2025 -
In 2018, he was arrested for refusing to obey a protective order and surrender firearms.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit will feature 100 years of historic and Opry-related artifacts, including the following clothing and instruments: A wooden steamboat whistle used by the Opry's founder and longtime announcer, George D. Hay.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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How to choose an internet service provider in Tucson, AZ Before choosing an internet service provider in Tucson, consider the following factors: Availability: Make sure the provider serves your address.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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And the ongoing speculation about further tax rises in the Autumn Budget will probably keep consumers in a cautious mood.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Circuit stayed that order, keeping duties in place pending appeal.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Those responses indicated that the mix of aircraft would be decidedly focused on narrowbody aircraft that could satisfy internal domestic growth.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 1978: The first transatlantic balloon flight was successfully completed, long after the modality’s heyday.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Baltimore’s defense dominated the game, with Cowboys quarterbacks completing just 10 of 23 pass attempts for 155 yards, while throwing an interception and getting sacked four times.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
17 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 29 Aug. 2025.
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