complying 1 of 2

adjective

as in compliant

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complying

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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
  • Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The projects were also compliant with wage requirements in California.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 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
  • The boot relies on a combination of stretch ripstop upper fabric, laces and centrally zippered overlay to provide a confident, foot-conforming fit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of conforming
Adjective
  • Second, victims of higher taxes don’t stand still and get sheared like obedient sheep.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The dogs Kostyukevich saw on Happy K9 Academy’s Instagram page seemed happy and obedient.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of obedient
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.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 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.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of consenting
Verb
  • Pacino, who studied method acting under Strasberg, will lead a jury of actors and filmmakers, evaluating independent films and performances for the 10th edition of the festival.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • The latest announcement may buy the government a reprieve with civic groups, who have begun acting as vigilante labor inspectors, entering factories to check for foreign workers.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of acting
Adjective
  • 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
  • Now the focus is those who preach or serve in subordinate pastoral roles.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 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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