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
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  • Encouraged by his son, Michael, Storch held talks over becoming a minority shareholder at Reading alongside fellow American Rob Couhig, before believing a full takeover of Cardiff City was possible following their relegation to League One.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With King's termination, two Brinker employees have now been fired following the allegations involving Campbell.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
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  • Denise has written a novel in secret, about a frustrated housewife itching to leave her husband and kids for a rich, fulfilling life in New York.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • What excites me the most is being able to jump in and out of genres — that’s been the fulfilling part of my career.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • 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
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  • And that doesn’t count other Navy demands on the carrier fleet, like exercises with allies or keeping a presence in the Indo-Pacific, Parker said.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeping
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  • For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The facility found several ways to limit operating and construction costs, which kept fees relatively low while still satisfying the demands of its residents.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfying
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  • As some of this work has encountered delays and other unique challenges, Sherwin-Williams has worked diligently with the PA DEP throughout the process and remains committed to completing these improvements and operating the facility responsibly.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After completing her debut studio album, Stranger in the Alps, Bridgers signed with the independent label Dead Oceans, which released the record in 2017.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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