1
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conformed
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
—
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.
—James Sneed, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.
—James Sneed, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
Verb
-
BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
-
The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
Fourth-year Northwood coach Maddy Grimm has blended the team’s experience with the two-way skills of Chen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
-
On paper, that bears a striking resemblance to Little Book Chapter 3, which blended Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s at cask strength.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
In an interview with CBS News conducted in the week after Lynette Hooker's disapperance, her daughter, Karli Aylesworth, said her parents had separated in recent years, but reconciled and gotten back together.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
-
While injustice certainly still exists in the world, no one can still pretend that slavery can be reconciled with individual human rights.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
That switch has had a positive effect on Bello, but the problem now is that the Red Sox relievers haven’t adapted as seamlessly to opening the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
-
Burial practices have to be carefully adapted to make sure the virus doesn't spread further.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
-
The pullback coincided with Nvidia’s Computex conference, where fellow Club name Nvidia unveiled a new PC processor designed for artificial intelligence agents.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Mendelian randomization analyses from the same study found evidence for a causal, not merely correlated, relationship between higher BMI and snoring, which implies that weight loss is a mechanistically sound intervention.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
-
Franchise prices are also not correlated to the stock market.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
-
Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
Cuba's armed forces said on Facebook that the meeting took place with mutual agreement and that both sides agreed to maintain communication.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
-
The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $306,426, according to a consent agreement.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
