as in followed
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 obeyed
Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.
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Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
And all the adults obeyed the eldest daughter.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Four of the five occupants obeyed the officers’ commands and got out of the car, the release states.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets obeyed his orders for a handful of possessions.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Every day, Dan obeyed his own addictions, killing pain with packs of cigarettes and Coors banquet beers.
—Andrew Callahan, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Hegseth gave an unlawful order, and, unfortunately, people in the military obeyed it.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
When the bell rang in Beaver Falls, where elementary, middle and high schools all occupy the main drag, KDKA Investigates found a diligent crossing guard at one intersection with four-way stops and drivers who mostly obeyed the school zone speed limit displayed with flashing lights.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
And all the adults obeyed the eldest daughter.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Four of the five occupants obeyed the officers’ commands and got out of the car, the release states.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets obeyed his orders for a handful of possessions.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Every day, Dan obeyed his own addictions, killing pain with packs of cigarettes and Coors banquet beers.
—Andrew Callahan, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Hegseth gave an unlawful order, and, unfortunately, people in the military obeyed it.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
When the bell rang in Beaver Falls, where elementary, middle and high schools all occupy the main drag, KDKA Investigates found a diligent crossing guard at one intersection with four-way stops and drivers who mostly obeyed the school zone speed limit displayed with flashing lights.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeyed
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The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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During the second study period, the link between breakup and mortality was stronger, with a statistically significant association observed only among women.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Obeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeyed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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