complying (with)

verb

present participle of comply (with)
1
as in following
to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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2
as in fulfilling
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 complying (with)
  1. following
  2. fulfilling
  3. obeying
  4. keeping
  5. satisfying
  6. completing
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  • In September, a drone that violated Lithuanian airspace was shot down over the nation’s territory for the first time, following similar incidents in Latvia and Estonia.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The European Research Council supported the research through the H2Bro project, following Rothschild’s ERC Advanced Grant awarded in 2023.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of following
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  • The research of Soai, along with that of Kagan, contributed to fulfilling the remaining two criteria, for which the duo received the 2026 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In August, his wife, Rivka, gave birth to a daughter, fulfilling a promise that Bohbot made to himself in the tunnels to give his 5-year-old son, Reem, a sibling.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
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  • People are riding e-bikes and e-motorcycles, sometimes riding recklessly, traveling at high speeds, or not obeying the rules of the road.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The department reminds motorists to drive cautiously through the area, obeying posted speed limit and road work signage.
    — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 19 July 2026
Definition of obeying
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  • Related Stories The shows see Reinvent Yellow, one year after the merger of Yellow Film Studios and REinvent, keeping premium Nordic shows at its core while gradually expanding into English-language titles.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Soleil’s Shimmering Body Oil, bridging makeup and fragrance, is the brand’s top-selling stock-keeping unit in specialty/multi doors.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of keeping
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  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Willis also struggled, completing only nine passes for 85 yards.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Reusing magnets for the EIC After completing the safety tests, Greene confirmed that the stand meets today’s structural engineering standards.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of completing
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“Complying (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complying%20%28with%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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