COMPLYING Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

complying 1 of 2

adjective

as in compliant

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complying

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verb

present participle of comply

as in deferring

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Adjective

In 1997, there were slightly less than 200 Jones Act–compliant oceangoing ships, meaning they were built, owned, and operated by Americans; now there are about 92.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Commercial ships still accounted for more than 70% of traffic over the period, although only about one-third were assessed as compliant with maritime restrictions.

— Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of compliant

Verb

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
Stop deferring the Food Traceability Rule — 2028 is a choice, not a deadline, and Congress already ratified an earlier one.

— Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 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

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
Second, victims of higher taxes don’t stand still and get sheared like obedient sheep.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 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

The wallet itself runs checks against counterparties, enforces spending rules, and logs every interaction, effectively preventing the agent from acting outside approved parameters.

— Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The change is targeted for May 31, 2027, a TSA employee in Tampa said they were told during a town hall Monday led by Adam Stahl, acting TSA deputy administrator.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 July 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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