1
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders
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2
as in to fulfill
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 comply (with)
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Guevara had warrants issued for his arrest in connection with charges of distracted driving, failing to obey a traffic control device and reckless driving, which were secured by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on June 20.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025 -
Discipline, on the other hand, is the process of training yourself to obey a set of rules and requires regulation of attention, emotion and behavior.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That was followed days later by a very public falling out between Musk and Trump, with the billionaire accusing the president of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The Fed’s primary role is setting the target federal funds rate, operating on a dual-mandate system to steady inflation and keep employment robust.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Investigators are seeking permission to exchange information between the police department and medical examiner's office to complete the work.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said work crews will complete a full replacement of the bridge expansion joints at mile marker 135.6 to improve safety, also helping to prevent potholes and reduce future maintenance closures.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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“Comply (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comply%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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