complied

Definition of compliednext
past tense of comply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complied
Verb
  • Not that Pumas acquiesced to SDFC amassing several taller players near the goalmouth.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In response to the backlash, which has been ongoing ever since, the company has half-acquiesced to public pressure and made piecemeal efforts at image rehabilitation.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.
    James Sneed, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After Maldonado consented to a search, police located seven rounds of ammunition in his back pocket, a black face mask in his jacket pocket and a gun in the vehicle.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The search was consented to, two of the three officials briefed on the search said.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Cannon and a State Farm adjuster conducted a joint inspection in December 2021.
    J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Juan Carlos acceded to the Spanish throne in 1975.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Would Redford, whose eyes were just as sapphirelike as Fonda’s, have acceded to such a plan?
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dallas acted quickly on that front, parting ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and hiring Christian Parker to replace him.
    SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Police said officers were met with violence and acted to maintain order, while protesters and some politicians accused authorities of excessive force.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Asked what’s next on the agenda, the rapper-designer-actor deferred his answer to a higher power.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Those deferred early action applicants are now part of the group awaiting decisions this week.
    Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • These little farms sold their milk to dairies that bore wonderful names like Calla Lily, in Glendale, Golden Poppy, in Downey, Santa Monica Dairy, in Venice, and Baldy View dairy, in Whittier.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This composition would have made ancient tools harder and more durable than standard copper — a significant advantage for a drill bit that needed to bore through resistant materials.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Complied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complied. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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