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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
The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
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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
Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
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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
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Epstein and Wade, who was born in Paris and studied at the Sorbonne, struck up a relationship that lasted several years and corresponded regularly, the records show.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by The Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism over Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel that has blended professional responsibilities with leisure activities.—
Jim Mustian,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The House voted 218-203 to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would allow the sale of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol year‑round nationwide.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Small found Joel and rushed him to the hospital after the second attempt, and the two reconciled, as did Joel and Weber, who later became his manager.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The two reconciled multiple times after their breakup.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In that case, the rule changes coincided with the arrival of Elly De La Cruz, an elite runner who was one of eight Reds to steal at least 10 bases in 2023.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Their rise coincided with a boom in nicotine pouch products, led by Zyn, which in January 2025 became the first and only authorized nicotine pouch product in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration authorized its marketing.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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So the whole play on words was the birds and the bees,which is kind of correlated to both John Logan and John Tucker’s stories, in a sense.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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In a statement to the Tribune, Parker agreed.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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If the space station is de-orbited in 2030, as currently planned and agreed upon by all partners, the last significant down-mass availability will be three years from now.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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