1
as in corresponding
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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2
as in behaving
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 comporting
The animals are comporting themselves even more strangely than usual right now.
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Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comporting
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Losi added that Kalshi reached out to his team asking Dune to take full responsibility for the decision to pull the datasets corresponding to parlay losses from public view.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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To the extent that interest rates move without a corresponding change in inflation expectations, TIPS holders remain exposed to that duration, or interest rate, risk.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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After a breakup, the teen was spotted punching a tree and behaving irrationally, the declaration states.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Vertical integration is the strategy, and the risk Circle is not behaving irrationally.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Thailand’s core offering to international producers is a 30% cash rebate that Kangvalkulkij describes as carrying no spending cap and no cultural test – meaning productions are not required to incorporate Thai content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The Boeing 787, which was carrying 231 passengers and 12 crew members, later continued to Chicago, the airline said.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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In Davis’s work, runny paint has a way of acquitting objects of their permanence.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, Dead & Company, with John Mayer acquitting himself in the Garcia role better than anyone would have thought, set sail.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The United States and Iran were close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Because of this, renters should confirm the overall level of service and security provided at a storage facility before agreeing to rent.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Starlight Solar is conducting the county’s first battery safety study to analyze potential hazards in the event of a battery fire, Whalen added.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The January letter from Scriven also mentioned that the Cheltenham Township Police Department and Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office were conducting criminal investigations into the alleged hazing.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Comporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comporting. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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