1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
a strong-willed pop star who is not known for her compliance
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2
as in submission
a bending to the authority or control of another
an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from subordinates
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3
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
compliance with the statute was far from universal
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Recent Examples of compliance
None of the 408 properties — occupied or vacant — at the center of the litigation have a certificate of compliance, according to the city's lawsuit, which also alleges hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid blight violations.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
In a memo sent to teams and obtained by the AP, NFL head of compliance Sabrina Perel said the league was still completing its investigation.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
In investigating the spill, compliance officers did not interview workers who were familiar with an incident matching the description, the case file shows.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Trump's criticisms of the campus, however, have extended far beyond its compliance with antidiscrimination protections.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
In a memo sent to teams and obtained by the AP, NFL head of compliance Sabrina Perel said the league was still completing its investigation.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
In investigating the spill, compliance officers did not interview workers who were familiar with an incident matching the description, the case file shows.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Trump's criticisms of the campus, however, have extended far beyond its compliance with antidiscrimination protections.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliance
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The unruly dog – who first appeared in DC Comics way back in 1955 – comes in handy at several pivotal moments throughout the movie, in spite his lack of obedience and training.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The training program was organized through the sheriff’s police department in that county, which paired dogs with county jail inmates responsible for training and obedience schooling, according to Orland Park.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Instead of offering a comment, Brigitte is resorting to trying to bully a reporter into submission.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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Iraq has witnessed similar deadly incidents in the past, often attributed to a lack of adherence to civil defense regulations, and poor safety measures and electrical short circuits.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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That’s not to say those outcomes cannot be challenged, but they must be challenged within those electoral and legal systems, in adherence to the U.S. Constitution.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.—
Joerg Leheste,
Scientific American,
8 July 2024
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Price describes the album as a call for individuality and resistance against conformity.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Relying on internet searches during brainstorming may lead to conformity and less innovation, particularly in larger teams.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The federal government’s success in strong-arming Ryan to resign and the UVA Board’s acquiescence to it have been viewed by higher education officials as one more alarming step by the Trump administration to strip away university autonomy and self-governance.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Capital One Financial’s Historical Odds of a Positive Post-Earnings Return Here are some observations regarding one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: Over the last five years, there are 20 earnings data points recorded, with 15 positive and 5 negative one-day (1D) returns noted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Good data on the Earth's rotation goes back thousands of years, thanks to observations of solar eclipses in China.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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