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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
Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
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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
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 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
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
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
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That’s partially why Hickman was inspired to try to find a bee that corresponded with every letter in the alphabet.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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That year corresponded with the large-scale introduction of credit cards and with high inflation.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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To plant potatoes, fill the bottom 4 to 6 inches of the container with a quality potting mix blended with compost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The colors and textures blended together creating a striking rustic appearance.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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What to watch next Any differences between House and Senate versions would need to be reconciled before heading to the governor's desk.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the duo reissued their 1973 debut album Buckingham Nicks for the first time in decades, and have apparently reconciled.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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And if investing in equipment isn’t an option, bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, lunges, crunches and planks engage multiple muscle groups and can be adapted for any fitness level.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Users share research, pictures, videos, drawings and memes from major school shootings — with Columbine the dominant obsession — and connect through a series of ever-changing hashtags, adapted to avoid content restrictions.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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For families During my stay, which coincided with spring break, most guests had children with them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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And so have the Twins as a team, something which coincided with Shelton moving Buxton up in the lineup.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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Researchers measured piRNA levels in adults aged 71 and older and found that lower levels of certain piRNAs correlated to longer survival.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The quality of the art supplies in the set is often correlated with price.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It can be adjusted based on your height, from 14 to 29 inches, and supports up to 69 pounds.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Median family income, adjusted for inflation and declining family size, rose 52% between 1979 and 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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State officials say federal agents first agreed to work with them at the scenes of the Good and Sosa-Celis shootings, then federal officials later took control of the evidence.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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