conform (to or with)

verb

Definition of conform (to or with)next
as in to match

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform (to or with)
  1. match
  2. blend
  3. fit
  4. correspond
Verb
  • But on closer inspection, the radiation pattern didn’t seem to quite match that of a nuke.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The signage gap matches recent polling, which shows Talarico, a four-term state representative, either tied or several points ahead of Paxton, who has never lost an election in 25 years.
    — Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of match
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  • Connie Britton and Sam Nivola lead the series created by Nick Paley that blends mystery, dark comedy and the awkwardness of adolescence.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.
    — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of blend
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  • Today’s Theme There are seven starred clues, each with answers that don’t fit their allotted space.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The compact design allows Bronze Blossom to fit naturally into an everyday carry setup without sacrificing durability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fit
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  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspond
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“Conform (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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