as in to follow
to act according to the commands of
she taught her dog to obey her when she said "Sit!" most people obey the law and wear their seat belts
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Recent Examples of obey
Local authorities are reminding the public to obey warning signs and avoid entering the water where wildlife is known to be present, particularly in estuary and mangrove areas.
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Claire Bower,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
There is a consequence to not obeying the science of immunization.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
Meanwhile, the administration’s threats linger, mostly in the form of withholding funding from museums and artists that do not obey its vision.
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Isabel Ruehl,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
AVs never drive distracted and are designed to obey speed limits and traffic laws.
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David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Claire Bower,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
There is a consequence to not obeying the science of immunization.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Meanwhile, the administration’s threats linger, mostly in the form of withholding funding from museums and artists that do not obey its vision.
—
Isabel Ruehl,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
AVs never drive distracted and are designed to obey speed limits and traffic laws.
—
David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for obey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obey
follow
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The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
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The Kings trailed 76-75 following a jumper by Tyler Bilodeau with 52 seconds to go.
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obey. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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