1
as in submission
a bending to the authority or control of another
the drill sergeant demanded complete and unquestioning obedience from the recruits
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as in submissiveness
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
the cowardly obedience with which the dictator's henchmen followed his every command
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
expectations of strict obedience to the guidelines were soon dashed
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Recent Examples of obedience
Another vital part of obedience training for young dogs is impulse control—learning to sit, and waiting patiently for a meal, treat or playtime.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
There are no cash prizes at Westminster, but the agility and obedience winners each get to direct a $5,000 donation to a training club or the American Kennel Club Humane Fund.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
For more dedicated help, a growing number of dog trainers offer one-on-one virtual obedience classes at a fraction of the cost of an in-person session.
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—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Most leaders instinctively prefer commitment because engagement feels better than grudging obedience.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
There are no cash prizes at Westminster, but the agility and obedience winners each get to direct a $5,000 donation to a training club or the American Kennel Club Humane Fund.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
For more dedicated help, a growing number of dog trainers offer one-on-one virtual obedience classes at a fraction of the cost of an in-person session.
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—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Most leaders instinctively prefer commitment because engagement feels better than grudging obedience.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obedience
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Barbosa quickly and easily took the fight to the ground to secure the submission.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Send submissions here and read more Metropolitan Diary here.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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This aligns compliance, technology and operations in a way that ensures both regulatory adherence and practical execution.—
Dr. Michelle Frasher,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The only modifications: noting that the approximately $9 tourist levy introduced in February 2024 is in fact mandatory, and upping enforcement mechanisms for broader compliance with the rules.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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But neither the Principals’ Association nor the MSAD #51 Board of Directors will sign that compliance agreement, representatives said this week.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Before this recent trend of Congressional acquiescence, Republican President Ronald Reagan issued 78 vetoes in his eight years in office.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet, whatever the deal means for Paul, Weiss, its acquiescence to Trump marks a sad day for the legal profession—or what once was a profession, and is now just another business.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their entire suburban community onscreen is built upon the mundanity of conformity, complete with Janice’s job at a Big Lots-adjacent big box retailer and her husband’s penchant for drinking beers alone at Sizzlin’ Sallies.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Consequently, comparisons between observations in this atlas and sites elsewhere in the world may be possible by noting the characteristics of the various settings described herein.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further research combining mathematical modeling with observations of Venus's surface will help provide a better understanding of the planet's geology, the researchers said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the symbolism of that surrender, bigger things are happening.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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While both sides have — in theory — agreed to a limited, 30-day ceasefire, Russian President Vladimir Putin has imposed conditions that would essentially constitute a Ukrainian surrender.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, the justices also seemed sensitive to the level of deference owed to Congress and the White House since the case could have ramifications for national security and foreign affairs.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump was demanding deference from Zelenskyy to show his inferior and submissive position as a recipient of U.S. aid and military support.—
Shannon Bow O'Brien,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Obedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obedience. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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