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complying

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verb

present participle of comply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complying
Adjective
  • Some exceptions are expected to be included in the rule concerning avoiding conflict with appraisal requirements or other state laws,, including if the award was made without authority, is not compliant with the appraisal provision, or if fraud, accident, or a material mistake was involved.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Evers administration must continue to be rated as substantially compliant in the monitor reports in order to persuade Peterson to drop the consent decree.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Had Darnold not crumbled in the postseason, re-signing him to a multi-year deal and deferring McCarthy to a three-year development plan would have been reasonable.
    Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Cox also called for unity in hopes of deferring political violence.
    Lee Ann Anderson, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.
    Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Like Kennedy, Anderson was criticized over the eight-minute tape, which was meant for private consumption and created by consenting spouses.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.
    JR Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Henson eventually stepped away from acting, and, according to his LinkedIn profile, earned an MFA from Columbia University in 2015.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Timing is another significant consideration in real estate, with the property’s actual structure being a somewhat subordinate factor.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To an extent, the College Board can be forgiven for acceding to student preferences.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And if -- if there is an agreement here, Ukraine must have security guarantees, including the possibility of sometime acceding to NATO membership.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Complying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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