comply
verb (used without object)
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).
complying
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present participleof comply.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This move by Zuckerberg and Meta gives the lie to the claim that complying with the tax would just be too difficult: Companies would have to be sold, assets liquidated and so on.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The nation’s second-largest bank must regain credibility with investors after paying a massive fine for not complying with laws meant to prevent financial crimes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Retail Motor Industry Federation, which represents thousands of UK forecourts and petrol retailers, said its members were complying.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
After the U.S. placed chip-export controls on China in 2022, Nvidia designed less-powerful versions to access the market while complying with the rules.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“You really creep me out sometimes, Manny,” Jus says, complying.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
