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
Virtual obedience training If your pooch needs help settling down, check your local library for books on dog training from experts like Pat Miller or Kim Brophey.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Their intelligence can usually be divided into three main categories: instinctive, adaptive, and working/obedience.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
That seems to be his only qualification which is blind obedience the president.
—ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
According to the Westminster Kennel Club, breed coverage, masters obedience and demonstration ring coverage will be available to watch on demand on westminsterkennelclub.org.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Their intelligence can usually be divided into three main categories: instinctive, adaptive, and working/obedience.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
That seems to be his only qualification which is blind obedience the president.
—ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
According to the Westminster Kennel Club, breed coverage, masters obedience and demonstration ring coverage will be available to watch on demand on westminsterkennelclub.org.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obedience
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Picture show Claire Thomas A nonprofit publication called Rest of World received almost 230 submissions from 45 countries for its annual photo contest, which asked entrants to show the impact of technology in their communities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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More than 9,000 submissions from people from all walks of life.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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This encourages adherence to your management practices and strengthens brand trust.—
Richard Lindhorn,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The National Science Foundation — an independent federal agency that funds scientific research around the globe — has fired 168 probationary employees in adherence to orders from the White House, according to an agency spokesperson.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ongoing technical support is necessary to ensure smooth operation, and strict data privacy compliance must also be maintained to protect customer information.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland's ordinances would apply to a broader range of tobacco products, with penalties leveled against businesses to incentivize compliance.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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Underlying these concerns was a sensation, sometimes expressed in anxious terms, sometimes in acquiescence, that the incoming waves of sprawl could irreversibly wash away the natural landscape and neighborly intimacy that have anchored the city for generations.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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On the one hand, the Captain’s acquiescence to the in-house rules kept YES Network in the loop and provided the Yankees’ RSN with all the soundbites and on-camera appearances that are commensurate with superstar status.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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By 2020, many tech companies acted like arms of the ruling class, enforcing speech codes on racial matters and urging public conformity to expert opinion on the pandemic.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 Feb. 2025
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The best part of the sketch isn’t its sly picture of Gen X’s slow fade into conformity, but Jason Sudeikis as the groom’s father who is unironically into the performance.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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After the initial observations in March, a second observation campaign has been planned for May.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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That’s surrender — to the idea that this is a zero-sum war where one side must be erased for the other to survive.—
Hen Mazzig,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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The message attached to the sword was a surrender tag.—
Kevin Chroust,
Outside Online,
5 Feb. 2025
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McRae stands alone as a pop allegiant, one with deference to the artists that came before her and a proclivity for their brand of spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Among those who have raised concern about Trump’s leverage over Adams were four of his deputy mayors, who submitted their resignations earlier this week due to their unease about his deference to the president, according to sources.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Obedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obedience. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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