complies (with)

verb

Definition of complies (with)next
present tense third-person singular of comply (with)
1
as in follows
to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders

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2
as in fulfils
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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  1. follows
  2. fulfills
  3. keeps
Verb
  • The news follows reports that the late Los Angeles rapper’s family have hired a team of investigators to ascertain if the Bad Boy Entertainment founder had any involvement in his death.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Supreme Court's order follows a series of recent rulings that have curtailed efforts by the EPA to keep the nation's air and water clean.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of follows
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  • Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fulfills
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  • By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeps
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“Complies (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complies%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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