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)
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Detainers are still valid following an inmate transfer, and facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to the receiving institution to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Oil depots in Tehran smoldered following overnight strikes by Israel.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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While fulfilling a longtime neoconservative dream, this war is the latest assault on the constitutional order.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Christine describes a calm, easy, fulfilling, and passionate love.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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Soon, Melling’s Colin is obeying his lover’s every order, including by shaving himself bald and sleeping like a dog on the floor.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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The perspective of a military officer forced to choose between obeying orders and listening to his conscience is rarely explored.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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With so many players in the WBC, the Royals will be keeping a close eye on all the different games in pool play.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Replacing the heavy cream with buttermilk creates a velvety and satisfying cheese sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Season seven raises the stakes, deepens the drama, and brings Eliza and Blake’s journey to a thrilling and satisfying close.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bennett faced eight batters total but saw his pitch count balloon to 41 before completing the second inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Summer annual weeds are true annuals, completing their life cycle in a single growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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