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complying (with)

verb

present participle of comply (with)
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)
  1. following
  2. fulfilling
  3. obeying
  4. keeping
  5. satisfying
  6. completing
Verb
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow's demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine's call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Séance marks Kerr’s second feature as a writer-director following Scrap, which starred Anthony Rapp and Lana Parrilla.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of following
Verb
  • Early Mormon teaching also interpreted plural marriage as fulfilling a divine decree to increase the population.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Next up, if the deal closes as expected in a couple weeks, is the plan to start finding those $6 billion in cost synergies between the companies while fulfilling the rules-of-the-road in the consent decree.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
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  • People are riding e-bikes and e-motorcycles, sometimes riding recklessly, traveling at high speeds, or not obeying the rules of the road.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 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
Verb
  • Russia has repeatedly hit Ukrainian trains, shopping malls, supermarkets and gas stations, among other sites, keeping civilians on edge.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rain chances should decrease Sunday, but showers could linger into early next week if a nor’easter remains off the Atlantic coast, keeping temperatures cooler.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of keeping
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  • Their creamy texture melts into the crispy hash browns for a filling, satisfying start to the day.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The keyboard is comfortable, with noticeable travel and satisfying feedback for a non-mechanical keyboard—enjoyable enough for any user.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • After completing initial laboratory testing, the team aims to reduce voltage and fill-factor losses, refine current matching, and scale up device size for larger applications.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Paris Hilton brought head-to-toe silver sparkle to the awards show with a pair of custom Christian Louboutin boots completing her look.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of completing
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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