COMPLYING (WITH) Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

complying (with)

verb

present participle of comply (with)

as in following

to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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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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Boss Arne Slot has also moved on, following an underwhelming second season at the helm.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
But Ukraine has a layered array of defenses against the relatively slow-flying ones, and its counter-drone expertise has been in demand following the US-Iran war.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of following

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But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as its commitment to end its own naval blockade of Iran's ports.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Decades later, fulfilling the typical American Dream of a home with white picket fence dotting the front lawn has become all but unattainable, as home prices have soared 235% since January 2000.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilling

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That includes obeying speed limits, paying attention to the road and remaining in control of your vehicle.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The department reminds motorists to drive cautiously through the area, obeying posted speed limit and road work signage.

— Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 19 July 2026

Definition of obeying

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That said, meeting the basic standard for forgiveness also involves satisfying several other important requirements, too.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Scriptures and textbook are infinitely fresh guidebooks to our unique place in Love’s ever-satisfying divine adventure.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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The remaining work includes installing equipment, carrying out system integration, and completing testing before the ropeway opens to passengers.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Hong Kong‘s Palace Museum (HKPM) has announced that its director, Louis Ng, will retire from his role in January of 2027 after completing his seven year contract.

— News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026

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