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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Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The city also recognized the frustration some residents had following the July 18 bus crash and encouraged them to submit formal claims.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of following

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Fast-forward three years and Suzuki is on the verge of fulfilling that ambition at Villa, after starring for his country at this summer’s World Cup.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
By extension, responding from this awareness may even help survivors understand their own reactions and experiences, which may ultimately aid their healing and ability to lead fulfilling lives.

— Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 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

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Hairstylist Justine Marjan also suggests keeping curly-coily hair slightly wet with water to help with detangling and pulling it back with a wide-tooth comb.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeping

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Dragonfly Is Ahead Of Schedule Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland recently delivered Dragonfly’s nearly 13-foot-long fuselage ahead of schedule after completing a month of structural testing.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The city says completing the improvements is an important investment for people who live and work near the tracks today, as well as future residents as Greeley continues to grow.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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