complying 1 of 2

adjective

as in compliant

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complying

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verb

present participle of comply
1
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
  • Renovation work has included new flooring, creating ADA-compliant bathrooms and interior painting.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to elevators, the hotel has 10 ADA compliant rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of compliant
Verb
  • But analysts said that the order may only end up deferring those payments rather than removing them entirely.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • When the paycheck is steady and when deferring may even feel rational.
    — Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of deferring
Verb
  • Rather than conforming to what others — especially her brothers — expect of her, Red Jacob urges Ellen to play to her own unique strengths.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of conforming
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of obedient
Verb
  • Back to basics on The Daily Show Not to wax nostalgic, but back in my day, The Daily Show was mostly a cavalcade of weirdos consenting to be filmed while comedians played right in their face.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 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.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of consenting
Verb
  • Saturday Morning Detention has two comics, Tay Brightman and CJ Marrinan, acting as the teachers to help keep the chaos organized and moderate the games.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • However, at 8 years old, Erin went back to a normal childhood in California and didn’t return to acting for decades.
    — Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of acting
Adjective
  • But a clerical establishment that once cultivated the military to buttress its rule may end up being subordinate to it.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Bucks encounter rivals, or even subordinate deer, and make scrapes in a sudden display of strength.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Verb
  • Despite all of this potential economic turmoil on the Canadian side, Carney still concluded that at the end of the day, the cost of acceding to Washington’s extravagant demands was higher than the cost of job losses and strain on a key industry.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of acceding
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“Complying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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