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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  1. corresponds
  2. behaves
  3. coincides
  4. carries
  5. conforms
  6. acquits
  7. fits
  8. conducts
Verb
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Imagine infrastructure that behaves less like static software and more like adaptive biological defense.
    — Akhilesh Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Lighting, room size, and function all play a role in how color behaves.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of behaves
Verb
  • The exhibition coincides with Oyer’s fifth portrait book release, which features selections from his extensive archive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This development coincides with the 34-year-old right-hander's determined comeback bid after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • In the proud lineage of pint-sized blonde women who’ve held their own against Madonna, Carpenter acquits herself quite well.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
  • To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of acquits
Verb
  • Every summer wardrobe needs a reliable pair of denim shorts, and this Levi’s style fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • While comparisons often focus on rocket count or maximum range, the more meaningful differences lie in mobility, ammunition, precision, and how each system fits into a wider battlefield network.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • Founded in 1999, ProCamps conducts more than 175 events each year with top professional and collegiate athletes, which will now be integrated under the FlexWork Sports brand.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Best for wildlife control Why trust USA TODAY The USA TODAY review team conducts all research in-house and vets every company on our rankings list.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of conducts
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“Comports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comports. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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