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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comported
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McMahon corresponded with his professors.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two greats of 17th-century math, Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat, corresponded about the problem in a famous series of letters.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time that badly behaved tourists have been linked to damaged to the fountain.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Luckily for the Knicks, Embiid’s absence coincided with Robinson’s DNP.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The Devil Wears Prada 2‘s big weekend opening coincided with the Gala… but Meryl Streep sat it out, purportedly to protest against Bezos.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, the jury acquitted him of first-degree murder, a decision that drew fierce backlash from law enforcement officials and the detective’s supporters.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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That same week, a Cook County judge agreed to postpone a hearing centered on Ford City’s closure until May 15 after some of the mall’s 16 remaining tenants complained.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Ugarte previously agreed to a $25,000 settlement with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission over failing to disclose outside income earned through his consulting firm while serving as a City Hall aide to Price.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Something composed of water ice will deform more easily than an object made of iron, for example, and for both to be round, their sizes will be wildly different.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Whether you’re headed to Pilates or running weekend errands, this look feels especially right now, composed of Leset’s V-neck white tee, Nili Lotan’s roomy red barn jacket, and a pair of Adidas x Wales Bonner sneakers.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Comported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comported. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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