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as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciled
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
we'll have to conform this new rule with existing policy regarding student-run organizations on campus
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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can be funny or serious, for I always conform my behavior to the situation
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Recent Examples of conformed
Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials plan to look into what safety measures were in place at the time of the fire, as well as whether soundproofing material on the ceiling that is believed to have caught fire conformed with regulations.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The city Development Services Department determined the new application substantially conformed to the terms of the previous permit.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The famous Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo revealed how quickly people conformed to roles of power or submission, often at the expense of empathy and fairness.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But some air quality experts raised questions about the study’s methodology, which only took readings from three locations over two 12-hour periods, and placed monitors underneath buildings in a way that may not have conformed with EPA guidance.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials plan to look into what safety measures were in place at the time of the fire, as well as whether soundproofing material on the ceiling that is believed to have caught fire conformed with regulations.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The city Development Services Department determined the new application substantially conformed to the terms of the previous permit.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The famous Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo revealed how quickly people conformed to roles of power or submission, often at the expense of empathy and fairness.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
But some air quality experts raised questions about the study’s methodology, which only took readings from three locations over two 12-hour periods, and placed monitors underneath buildings in a way that may not have conformed with EPA guidance.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
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The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDaniel’s first two seasons in Miami corresponded with a high-octane offense and back-to-back playoff berths for the first time since the early 2000s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taavo Somer and William Tigertt founded the business in 2005 and helped revolutionize menswear with their distinct take on traditional American craftsmanship blended with contemporary style that soon became a favorite of hipsters far and wide.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Once synonymous with gym bros mainlining egg whites and blended chicken, the macronutrient has since become a hot favorite among literally everyone, from nutritionists to Gen Alpha TikTokers to mums making protein shakes for their toddlers.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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The couple has reconciled and Anna is pregnant.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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The hit Taylor Sheridan series was inspired by the real-life oil boom in West Texas and stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, an oil man who has reconciled with his firecracker ex-wife, Angela (Larter).—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Beach Read In April 2023, Deadline reported that Beach Read would be adapted into a film for 20th Century Studios, and that Kuang would both write the screenplay and direct.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility One room, located on the ground floor, has been adapted for wheelchair users.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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In fact, during the 2003-2008 stretch, XLE leadership coincided with the S & P 500 being in a persistent uptrend for the majority of that run.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mane gets one over Salah… again Salah and Mane’s careers have closely coincided as African players of the same age, 33, who won six trophies together at Liverpool.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore said the department has since adjusted both its tactics and decision-making protocols for wildland fires, particularly in high fire severity zones.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In that respect, the league seems to have adjusted to the Heat’s game, with the Heat not necessarily adjusting to those adjustments.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The state of Idaho asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, and this past summer the court agreed to review it.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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