1
as in following
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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2
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complying (with)
Verb
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The goal, Hill says, is to find the balance between saving for the future and living a fulfilling life now.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Writing isn’t about compiling a list of rules and then obeying them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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If money talks, there clearly was a feeling George violated the letter of the law by obeying the spirit of her profession.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Recycling nationwide is responsible for more than 680,000 jobs, conserving resources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change by keeping more than 190 million metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the air, according to the EPA.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Another arguably unnecessary but amazing addition are down pants, like the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown ($290), which have been a game changer for keeping me warm at camp and while sleeping.—
Kaelyn Lynch,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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These kitchens have moved away from ’90s diet culture and toward satisfying, wholesome meals.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just spending time with him is satisfying enough.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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