comply

verb

Definition of complynext
1
as in to acquiesce

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2
as in to conform

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Recent Examples of comply Among the most significant changes is a new enforcement mechanism allowing the city to impose a $5,000 fine on property owners who fail to comply with city requirements. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 July 2026 The Hawaii Department of Education told Fox News Digital the state will continue to comply with those state laws, and allow males to play in girls' sports. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 However, in Australia, SpaceX's Starlink will now publish a record of all major outages, including their causes, to comply with local regulations. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Kounde is currently excelling as a right-back for France in the World Cup, but Barcelona needs a major sale to comply with Financial Fair Play rules and finance key targets like Julian Alvarez, who has reportedly agreed to a five-year deal. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comply
  1. acquiesce
  2. conform
  3. accede
  4. defer
  5. consent
  6. accept
  7. subscribe
Verb
  • It is intended to pressure union members into acquiescing to management’s demands.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • This isn’t about Starmer acquiescing on defence, said John Rentoul in The Independent.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
Definition of acquiesce
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  • Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
    — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
  • Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of conform
Verb
  • When Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne in 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI, Winston Churchill was the British prime minister.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • But while the union asked for voluntary recognition, the company did not accede to that request.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Definition of accede
Verb
  • That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Definition of defer
Verb
  • If not all parents consent, the court must issue an order explaining how the case will proceed.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of consent
Verb
  • Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of accept
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  • Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.
    — Marc Hershberg, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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