as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
a docile young pony that went wherever it was led
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Recent Examples of docile
This was a bird so docile and unafraid of environmental threats it was hunted out of existence in less than 100 years.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of these animals, the tegu, is a popular reptile import thanks to its flashy looks and docile personality.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
This time around, Venus in Aries will be more docile and less rambunctious.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of these animals, the tegu, is a popular reptile import thanks to its flashy looks and docile personality.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
This time around, Venus in Aries will be more docile and less rambunctious.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docile
obedient
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Tatras are a large livestock guardian breed originating from the Tatra Mountains in Poland, while golden retrievers are a popular choice as family pets due to their gentle and obedient nature.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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“Docile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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