comports

verb

present tense third-person singular of comport
1
as in corresponds
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 behaves
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 Synonyms for comports
  1. corresponds
  2. behaves
  3. coincides
  4. carries
  5. conforms
  6. acquits
  7. fits
  8. conducts
Verb
  • This corresponds with an important point in the evolution of the universe called the Epoch of Reionization.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The coordinates of a vector in Hilbert space include information that corresponds to this alignment of peaks and troughs, called a wave’s phase.
    — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • This a show about the 1920s that behaves like a sensational stage spectacle from the 1920s, with a cast of dozens and special effects that make everything and everyone look monumental and magnificent.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It can’t just be based on my intuition for how the object behaves.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of behaves
Verb
  • The greatest flooding occurs when the peak storm surge coincides with high tide.
    — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The chain’s Tennessee expansion coincides with Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out, moving to the state.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • Solomon Baggett paced the Arkansas State rushing attack, finishing with 63 yards on 13 carries.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Murray was limited to 33 yards on 16 carries against an inspired defense.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Softly Supportive And On Sale Sleep Number The ComfortFit Pillow is made with memory foam pieces and down-alternative fibers for gentle support that conforms to your head and neck.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Among the performers, Smith rules the roost as the no-nonsense Angela, and Jones acquits himself tolerably on comic relief duties as the pathetic Mike.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • For that demographic, form is everything, and the paper acquits its pledge that every dog must have its daily.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of acquits
Verb
  • The items blend Levi’s fashion, fits and denim with patches, prints and graphics based on artwork and designs inspired by original Macy’s parade characters dating back to the 1930s as well as the Macy’s star logo.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, successful well-being programs aren’t one size fits all.
    — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • Harvard provides extraordinary financial aid and conducts critical research.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • China has long claimed the sovereign territory as its own and regularly conducts large-scale military drills, live-fire exercises, and daily air and naval patrols to apply pressure on the island.
    — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of conducts
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“Comports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comports. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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