COMPORTED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

comported

verb

past tense of comport

as in corresponded

to be in agreement on every point an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days

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as in behaved

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time

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Recent Examples of comported Burns figures to be a large part of the Reds’ pitching staff this season, so slow-playing Burns’ contribution makes all the sense in the world, especially with how Williamson has comported himself this spring. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 The idea, instead, was to look to the future, all of which comported well with plans already on the ground in Philadelphia. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 The film tells the true and twisted tale of a deceiver of land and folk, who, defying her birth as a woman, comported herself as a man and committed many a wicked deed. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026 The pair hosted a series of joint practices over the years and Payton always thought highly of how Belichick’s teams comported themselves. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025 On Friday, the Heat coach returned to his sanctuary -- the Kaseya Center court -- and comported himself in a way that left his players inspired. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025 Moura remembers how his grandfather and his father comported themselves. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 But generally, the Bobcats comported themselves well against their Big 12 opponent — in contrast to, for example, Oregon State. — Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025

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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
In Conversation with Peter Mishler For this installment in a long-running series of interviews with contemporary poets, contributing editor Peter Mishler corresponded with poet Ye Hui.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

Definition of corresponded

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Shakespeare’s description now appears more significant and also helps explain why the Bard’s production of Richard II in February 1601 coincided with the start of the Earl of Essex’s rebellion.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
That has coincided with Saudi Arabia opening more shipping routes through the Red Sea in order to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of coincided

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Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter but was acquitted by a jury in 2017.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
After he was accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman (charges of which he was acquitted), Tana told him not to come back to the restaurant.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026

Definition of acquitted

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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of conformed

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Neither of those, though, carried the expectations of five-time champion Brazil, which last won in 2002 but at least had done no worse than the quarterfinals in the five subsequent tournaments.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
SpaceX now flies roughly half the world’s orbital launches — 165 in 2025 and more than 80% of the mass carried to orbit — but its vehicles are built for its own missions.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of carried

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More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of agreed

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The Jury will be composed of 24 students, each of them recommended by professors of film studies from various Italian universities, DAMS, and from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 July 2026
The administration has also assembled a Disaster Assistance Response Team composed of more than 250 people, including three specialized Urban Search-and-Rescue teams.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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