as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society
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The teen faces arraignment Wednesday on a felony weapons charge and for failing to obey an order of juvenile court.—
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2 Sep. 2025 -
He was also ordered to obey the terms of the restraining order.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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What To Know Putin's comments follow days of high diplomacy, which included attending the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit, celebrations in Tiananmen Square marking the end of World War II and meetings with world leaders.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Conform (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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