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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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
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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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McMahon corresponded with his professors.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 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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The House and Senate had previously adopted a series of amendments to the state spending plan that needed to be reconciled.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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After a brief separation in 2007 owing to William's reluctance to commit, the two reconciled, became engaged in 2010 and got married in an awe-inspiring wedding spectacle held at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Both Russia and Ukraine have also heavily employed first-person view (FPV) drones adapted from commercial racing models.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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His writing on race at Gawker would later come to inform his 2023 Oscar-winning script for American Fiction, adapted from the Percival Everett novel Erasure.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Buyer demand stalled at the beginning of the spring housing market, which coincided with the start of the war with Iran.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Lorena and the Current back-line It isn’t a coincidence that the return of the Current’s stingy, proactive and aggressive defense coincided with the return of the pairing that helped set a league record for consecutive minutes without conceding.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Facebook, posting behavior is correlated on both sides of the partisan divide and has more to do with how active the most partisan users are, prompting casual users to disengage so that those louder voices dominate, making the platform narrower and more ideologically extreme.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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More passive use of social media is correlated with more depression and anxiety, Greenberg said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Before that time, no two atlases agreed as to the limits, and much confusion resulted.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Trump also said China has agreed to buy American oil, to help with Iran negotiations and not to supply military equipment to Tehran, adding that the Chinese leader would like to see the Strait of Hormuz open and free of tolls.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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