as in obeys
to act according to the commands of
an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Loosened policies and political scrutiny The new initiative follows YouTube’s broader rollback of some content moderation rules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Based on survivor testimony, the film follows a young woman who must choose between staying with her family or saving herself.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Conforms (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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