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
Organizations are facing unpredictable trade policies, resource access limitations, and compliance variations that change depending on location.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Most companies now have at least some security presence, whether driven by regulatory compliance or general employee awareness.
—Aditya Patel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In critical sectors, the consequences can be severe, affecting safety and compliance.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Most companies now have at least some security presence, whether driven by regulatory compliance or general employee awareness.
—Aditya Patel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In critical sectors, the consequences can be severe, affecting safety and compliance.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliance
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The three-day holiday of Eid-al-Adha commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim, or Abraham, in a dream and commanding him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Then, at around 10 to 12 weeks, after getting their vaccinations, your pup can enter obedience classes outside the home.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The clips went viral on social media ahead of the Season 7 premiere, and in response, Love Island fans vowed to vote her out once submissions opened through the show’s official app.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This can look like reassessing submission criteria, ensuring diverse representation on juries and panels, committing to transparent selection processes, and actively seeking out talent from a wide range of backgrounds and identities.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 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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Instead of using dress as a sign of conformity and inclusion, these styles were used to demonstrate the tastes and preferences of the individual.—
Time,
Time,
5 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s real agenda is the inspiration of fear and the inducement of conformity.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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Finding driver heads that have crept over the line of conformance is not an unusual occurrence, especially for clubs that are hit thousands of times over a long period of time.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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The major sticking point in negotiations that kept the strike going for nearly a year was protections surrounding generative A.I., which the gaming companies made significant acquiescences to come their best, last and final offer.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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His goal seems to be to scare the public into acquiescence.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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There are four observation sites that are managed by the U.S. Forest Service to keep travelers and bears safe.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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Share specific lessons from recent projects, industry observations with your unique perspective, or resources that have helped your professional growth.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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