as in to follow
to act according to the commands of
she taught her dog to obey her when she said "Sit!" most people obey the law and wear their seat belts
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Recent Examples of obey
This can really add to your stint as royalty, since royals only occasionally have to obey the public.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Even though a majority of riders obey the rules, some will go off-road.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Wells Fargo is a stock that slavishly obeys The Street's outlook for earnings.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The current system incentivizes scofflaws and penalizes people who obey the law.
—Wes Burdine, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Even though a majority of riders obey the rules, some will go off-road.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Wells Fargo is a stock that slavishly obeys The Street's outlook for earnings.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The current system incentivizes scofflaws and penalizes people who obey the law.
—Wes Burdine, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obey
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He was appointed interim commissioner in August following the retirement of former Commissioner Alan McClain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obey. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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