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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comporting
The animals are comporting themselves even more strangely than usual right now.
—
Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comporting
Verb
-
The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
-
Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Seen in this light, Tik-Tok offers an early model for thinking about how humans imagine intelligent machines behaving, anticipating modern concerns about control and trust that shape today’s debates about AI.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2026
-
Plus, the Andes virus that appeared on the cruise ship has not been behaving any differently from past Andes viruses.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
-
For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
In Davis’s work, runny paint has a way of acquitting objects of their permanence.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
-
In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Saginaw police are conducting a separate administrative investigation to determine whether department policy was followed.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
-
Future development plans include expanding the system to coordinate multiple robots simultaneously and conducting more flight experiments in difficult and unpredictable environments while refining the platform through community feedback.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comporting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
