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
  • The public’s loss of trust corresponds with the explosive development of our information ecosystem.
    — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Their size corresponds to the length from the top of the bag down to the bottom.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • 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
Definition of behaves
Verb
  • The launch also coincides with the unveiling of Dunkin's seasonal fall menu.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This financial reckoning neatly coincides with the ongoing ideological assault.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • The stock has an RSI of 77 and carries a buy consensus from analysts.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s been little in the way of hard competition at running back, with juniors Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley expected to split carries in 2026.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • That said, the older chip in the Ultra 3 acquits itself admirably.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of acquits
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The executive order says the restriction is temporary while the department conducts a broader policy review.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • One of the challenges of the technique is making a sorbent that won’t degrade from the heat and that conducts electricity uniformly.
    — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of conducts
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“Comports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comports. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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