as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
a docile young pony that went wherever it was led
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as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
dogs bred for docility instead of aggressiveness
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Recent Examples of docile
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla dealerships in the U.S. have been the victim of physical attacks, unlike Northbrook’s relatively docile demonstration.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Most days, these cattle live out docile, carefree lives on the ranch, grazing on tall grass.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Jazz is much more docile and laid back, whereas Jax is high energy and was always the Alpha when playing with Jazz.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In years past, the Leafs’ crease has featured docile and aloof characters.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla dealerships in the U.S. have been the victim of physical attacks, unlike Northbrook’s relatively docile demonstration.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Most days, these cattle live out docile, carefree lives on the ranch, grazing on tall grass.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Jazz is much more docile and laid back, whereas Jax is high energy and was always the Alpha when playing with Jazz.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docile
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their willingness stemmed from the pervasive atmosphere Green established, in which his approval hinged on complete obedience to his whims.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Paul calls us to adopt Christ’s mind — marked by humility, self-emptying love, and obedience to God.—
Rev. Frank Alagna,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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If anything, acquiescence would create a further basis to claim that the university is not compliant, which risks even more encroachments on academic freedom.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
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Details of such bills are typically negotiated between the two parties, particularly because votes in the Senate require 60 votes to pass, effectively requiring acquiescence of the minority party.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Docile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docile. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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