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)
Verb
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While demand for travel surged in the years immediately following pandemic restrictions, price sensitivity appears to be returning as economic uncertainty grows.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The department said there have been no arrests in connection with the case, but investigators are actively following leads.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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By making this register the emotional climax of the season, the show leaves us with the impression that John and Carolyn’s relationship was more messed up than fulfilling or loving.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 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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The lightweight formula blends grapeseed, olive, sunflower, and camellia oils to melt away sunscreen, makeup, and excess sebum while keeping skin soft and hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the war must end before his country can help with matters such as keeping shipping lanes clear.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Take a page from chef Ferran Adrià’s 2011 book The Family Meal, and cook them into eggs for a quick and satisfying frittata or tortilla.—
Anna Hezel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The publisher has offered hints of the gameplay and glimpses of the plot in short play sessions, but there has been little opportunity to experience a satisfying chunk of the campaign.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Empress, based between Greenwich, Connecticut, and Paris, remained socially enmeshed in Europe’s royal circles, but Reza stayed in the United States, completing a degree at the University of Southern California, and then living a suburban existence in Potomac, Maryland.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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