COMPORTS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

comports

verb

present tense third-person singular of comport

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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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 comports If elected, the younger Bolsonaro, who comports himself as a more moderate version of his father, has been clear on his plans not only to secure his father’s freedom but to punish the top figures in the judiciary who pushed for his prosecution. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

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Sensory input signals go through the brainstem before being directed to the center of the brain that corresponds to that sense.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Neither corresponds to any investigation, case, incident, or call for service.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

The new material combines kerosene, lecithin, and calcium chloride to produce a gel that behaves more like a soft solid at rest but flows when subjected to force or heat, according to a study.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Your body behaves as though something dangerous is happening.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of behaves

Verb

The launch coincides with a broader shift in domestic energy storage, where manufacturers are rethinking both inverter electronics and core cell science.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The exit from Somalia of Ugandan peacekeepers coincides with the end of the United Nations’ political mission there and as Somali authorities assert a need to take more charge of internal security arrangements.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of coincides

Verb

After a quiet day otherwise, Riley exploded for 33- and 72-yard rushing touchdowns to finish as the game’s leading rusher with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Snoring can be a signal of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which carries cardiovascular risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of carries

Verb

What’s happened conforms to a classic pattern of far-left and far-right politics in France, and in Europe generally.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Related Stories InCheck reports summarize how a factory’s chemical inventory conforms to ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List, or MRSL.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 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 flap magnetically fits over a front-facing peg that holds an indicator LED that glows different colors depending on the case’s battery level.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
With so many styles, sizes, and price points available, finding a tree that fits your space, budget and decorating style is easier than ever.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of fits

Verb

Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
In 2025, 40 hours of in-home caregiving help a week ran about $72,792 a year, according to the insurance company Genworth, which conducts annual surveys of the cost of care.

— Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

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