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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That corresponds with the city’s overall vacancy rate plummeting to its lowest point in nearly 60 years.

— Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
At the center of the bipartisan legislation is NIL, short for name, image and likeness, which corresponds to a student athlete’s ability to use their personal brand to make money.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponds

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If a coyote behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat to people, move to a safe location and call 911.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That connection could give advanced software a more realistic understanding of how a specific nuclear plant behaves.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

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The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries

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Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
There’s also the matter of who fits where, with some players such as Greathouse, Mylan Graham and Jordan Faison capable of playing multiple spots.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fits

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Kalshi has removed all mention markets from its betting offerings as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission conducts its inquiry.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Approximately 17,000 customers use the software, and the firm conducts more than 2 million code reviews each week, the company said.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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