comported

Definition of comportednext
past tense of comport

Example Sentences

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comported
Verb
  • BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The French had behaved differently than the British under Amherst did; the French had played by Indigenous rules.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • The same companies that once behaved like a single trade are being pushed into very different economic paths, and the next phase of returns will depend on those differences rather than the label that once grouped them together.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The pullback coincided with Nvidia’s Computex conference, where fellow Club name Nvidia unveiled a new PC processor designed for artificial intelligence agents.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The articles included allegations of abuse of office, bribery and misuse of taxpayer funds, but Paxton was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • Sharpton and his co-organizers wanted to make sure that Goetz stayed in the news; he had been acquitted only six months prior, and many feared that the Howard Beach lynchers would similarly escape justice.
    Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • His new doctrine fueled a decades-long war – one that ultimately carried the communist movement to victory and state power in Beijing in 1949.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Cuba's armed forces said on Facebook that the meeting took place with mutual agreement and that both sides agreed to maintain communication.
    Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $306,426, according to a consent agreement.
    Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.
    Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026

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“Comported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comported. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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