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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
we'll have to conform this new rule with existing policy regarding student-run organizations on campus
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can be funny or serious, for I always conform my behavior to the situation
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Recent Examples of conform
India’s preference for flexible engagement resonates with this broader reality and positions it as a pivotal power—one that connects blocs rather than conforms to them.
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Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
Once the sports federations come into compliance, the question then becomes whether the new policy will be challenged, either by individual athletes or by states whose laws don’t conform with what the NGBs adopt.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
He was told his style did not conform to Opry standards.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 28 July 2025
But to the predominantly Black, Mexican American, and Filipino youth wearing them, zoot suits were a declaration of cultural identity, a refusal to conform to white, working-class respectability politics, and a claim to visibility, fun, and dignity in spaces of racialized exclusion.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
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Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
Once the sports federations come into compliance, the question then becomes whether the new policy will be challenged, either by individual athletes or by states whose laws don’t conform with what the NGBs adopt.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
He was told his style did not conform to Opry standards.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 28 July 2025
But to the predominantly Black, Mexican American, and Filipino youth wearing them, zoot suits were a declaration of cultural identity, a refusal to conform to white, working-class respectability politics, and a claim to visibility, fun, and dignity in spaces of racialized exclusion.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The bank initiated shares of the eVTOL manufacturer as an overweight rating and price target of $26 per share, which corresponds to a nearly 50% upside from Thursday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kuipers offers an innovative framework for thinking about the different ways in which these states reconcile the tension between state building and nation building by blending discretion, meritocracy, and affirmative action in the recruitment of personnel.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Leaders practice reconciling an AI recommendation with their own judgment, debating an ethical trade-off with no easy answer, or realigning a group after trust slips.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But his body soon adapted and, eventually, the new plan got him to the big leagues, following in the path of Travis Adams, who reached the majors about a month earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The series is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, and Matt Evans.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The early months of the Biden administration coincided with the tail end of Rouhani’s presidency.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The operation coincided with the sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dee was able to correlate raids with a 22% increase in student absenteeism, particularly affecting youngest learners.—
Sonia Banker,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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The consequences of that failure are now undeniable: rising rates of anxiety, depression, and social isolation among young people correlate directly with social media adoption.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The electrohydraulic power steering system features upgraded cooling, and new ceramic wheel bearings are fitted to improve overall robustness dealing with sustained duty on circuits around the globe.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The vessel fits in nicely in the middle of a tk-model range, with the Ferretti Yachts 500 at one end and the 100-foot Ferretti Yachts 1000 at the other.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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