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
The first step of the process is to establish basic obedience behavior, according to a Dogster article medically reviewed by Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Members take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, choosing to live as a family rather than marrying.
—Lisa Ling, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
When counting the canines in the show's agility, obedience, junior competitions, and other events, the AKC National Championship hosts over 9,400 dogs.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, the new Trump administration is engineering what some feel could be described only as ideological obedience.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Members take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, choosing to live as a family rather than marrying.
—Lisa Ling, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
When counting the canines in the show's agility, obedience, junior competitions, and other events, the AKC National Championship hosts over 9,400 dogs.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, the new Trump administration is engineering what some feel could be described only as ideological obedience.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obedience
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Moreno’s first title reign began in June 2021 with a submission win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon by email and to NATO by submission form on Thursday morning for comment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, law students showed much less influence from sympathy and stronger adherence to precedent.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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So, unlike the more structured approach of the DASH diet, the Mediterranean eating plan is more flexible and enjoyable for long-term adherence.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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In April 2024, authorities started using aerial drone surveillance to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Bee and Stanton were honored by SPJ NorCal in 2020, recognizing work by Stanton and his colleagues in seeking compliance with Senate Bill 1421, a police transparency law, among other investigative work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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Russia will continue to object to NATO membership for Ukraine, but NATO’s decision should not depend on Russian acquiescence.—
STEPHEN HADLEY,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or in 2025, does Hollywood go the other way, the Big Tech way, toward acquiescence, toward eliminating the fact-checking departments, toward platforming the trolls, toward filling the coffers of the first lady?—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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By embracing their differences, Zucker and Tisch have created a brand that is accessible and inclusive, proving that the best partnerships thrive on contrast rather than conformity.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Strolling the grounds at George M. Steinbrenner Field, CC Sabathia scoffed at the notion that the Yankees have been some bastion of conformity.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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Case in point, the robot war concludes when a mechanized Mr. Peanut surrenders to Bill Clinton on the White House lawn.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was deployed to Panama as a part of Operation Just Cause, a U.S. mission that ended with the surrender of the Central American country's dictator, Gen. Manuel Noriega.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump officials must contend with the Supreme Court’s decision to end Chevron deference to federal agencies, which could help lawsuits against new measures that go beyond U.S. immigration law or regulatory authority.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, the press pool has been coordinated by the WHCA, to which White House officials across multiple administrations have traditionally given deference.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Obedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obedience. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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