COMPORTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

comporting

verb

present participle of comport

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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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. — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026

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The corresponding move there could be Gavin Sheets, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, going on the IL.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
In a corresponding roster move, the Patriots released tight end Jeremiah Franklin.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conforming

Verb

Ultimately, though, the highlight is grabbing a glass of local wine at the lobby bar, carrying it to any one of the viewpoints on the massive lawn, and watching sunset over the silent sound, feeling like everything the light touches is yours.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike via the group’s news agency Saba on Tuesday, saying the ship was carrying military equipment.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

The current reality television moment is coinciding with a time when traditional celebrities have ever more control over their image.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
In an era of galloping energy demands – coinciding with the rising impact of global warming – more countries are seeking to add nuclear power to their energy sources.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

Verb

Jurors at his 2025 murder trial deliberated for weeks before acquitting him on one murder count and failing to reach a verdict on another murder count.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Observers say the jury’s 10-2 vote in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht was a major blow to Essayli’s office.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of acquitting

Verb

This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Uraizee highlights Kalshi, the prediction-market company that waited until the tournament had started before agreeing to co-brand with ADI Predictstreet, as the likely winners.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreeing

Verb

Glasner said the Innocence Project spent years conducting its own investigation before filing the petition and first attempted to work with the district attorney’s office rather than immediately seek relief in court.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Taiwan is conducting its largest-ever annual military preparedness drills alongside extensive civil defense exercises aimed at mobilizing a whole-of-society response in the event of conflict with China.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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