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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For those walking: Always use a crosswalk and obey the signals.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Be sure to avoid activities with open sparks and obey local burn bans!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The family members refused to obey deputies’ instructions, leading to a fight with the deputies and the FBI agent, deputies said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The motion came after the Manhattan prosecutors who had been handling the case withdrew from it or quit rather than obey orders to file the dismissal, at which point it was transferred to Washington, D.C.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Be sure to avoid activities with open sparks and obey local burn bans!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The family members refused to obey deputies’ instructions, leading to a fight with the deputies and the FBI agent, deputies said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The motion came after the Manhattan prosecutors who had been handling the case withdrew from it or quit rather than obey orders to file the dismissal, at which point it was transferred to Washington, D.C.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Obey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obey. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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