complying 1 of 2

adjective

as in compliant

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complying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of comply
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as in deferring

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as in conforming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complying
  1. compliant
  2. deferring
  3. conforming
  4. obedient
  5. consenting
  6. acting
  7. subordinate
  8. acceding
Adjective
  • Leaving it out is how a compliant organization becomes a noncompliant one without shipping a single deliberate change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts SES AI produces National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant battery cells for aerospace, defense, robotics, and advanced mobility applications.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of compliant
Verb
  • Expanding to India might be a better way to capture growth, but this takes time and a willingness to accept short-term efficiency costs—a trade-off that many firms keep deferring.
    — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • But his strategy of deferring problems instead of seeking constructive solutions to them eventually blew up, resulting in the invasion of southern Israel and the deaths of 1,200 Israelis.
    — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of deferring
Verb
  • These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Whenever there is irregular talent, someone capable of breaking their role’s conventions, there are arguments about conforming to orthodoxy.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of conforming
Adjective
  • This fantasy of the obedient wife becomes Agamemnon’s undoing.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • But Magdalen’s temporary embodiment of her sister’s demure, obedient nature does not temper her impulsive, dramatic tendencies—only the development of an empathetic, analytical intelligence can do that.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of obedient
Verb
  • There are conceivable uses that might seem entertaining or harmless, such as interacting with a consenting celebrity or a recreation of a historical figure.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of consenting
Verb
  • Her exit follows the resignations last week of acting Chief Financial Officer Steve Mahr and Deputy CFO Noor Shaikh in June — coming after CFO Jill Jaworski departed at the beginning of this year.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Before pivoting to acting, Ali was himself a high level athlete, playing Division I basketball at Saint Mary’s on a full scholarship.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of acting
Adjective
  • The prosecutor noted Patten's cooperation, his good behavior while free awaiting his sentencing, and his subordinate role to the Cokers in the scheme.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.
    — William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of subordinate
Verb
  • Bradley is also charged with one count of acceding to corruption by a public servant, one count of stealing $25,000 or more and one count of first-degree property damage.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
  • In a broader sense, FIU faculty say acceding to Tallahassee would set a dangerous precedent and be a disservice to students.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of acceding
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