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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciling
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 adapting
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 conforming
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Some transgender and gender non-conforming students were dismayed to lose the building's only unisex bathrooms.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Singer Kelis has always been rebellious and non-conforming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Jess Goldberg, Stone Butch Blues’ protagonist, is forced to pass as a man for safety due to the dangers of being an openly gender non-conforming person in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But that projection did not include the cost of conforming with the federal tax code, Keith Bybee, a legislative budget analyst, told the Idaho Statesman.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Among them, some of the city’s industrial land is dotted by non-conforming uses such as schools, housing and offices, and some of the employers included in the study sit outside of industrial areas.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Some transgender and gender non-conforming students were dismayed to lose the building's only unisex bathrooms.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Singer Kelis has always been rebellious and non-conforming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Jess Goldberg, Stone Butch Blues’ protagonist, is forced to pass as a man for safety due to the dangers of being an openly gender non-conforming person in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But that projection did not include the cost of conforming with the federal tax code, Keith Bybee, a legislative budget analyst, told the Idaho Statesman.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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There also appeared to be red paint on the car’s right front fender consistent with the paint on Mikhail’s bike, the affidavit said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her tenure with Fania was consistent.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Indoors, reportedly, one came across a corresponding ease, to the surprise of outsiders.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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DHIs are made up of layers, with each layer corresponding to a version of the image.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their current four-day itinerary includes stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, blending charitable work, speaking engagements and commercial appearances.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The show itself redefined Broadway, blending hip-hop, history and a diverse cast to tell the story of America’s founding.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Evans and Eason tied the knot in September 2017, though the pair have had a rocky relationship since then, splitting in October 2019 and reconciling in early 2020.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kindergarten Cop is particularly notable for reconciling the Austrian giant's dueling sides — as Det.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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And businesses are adapting quickly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of the musical for the big screen and will also serve as executive producer.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?—
Ryan Parker,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 June 2022
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Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.—
Nandi Howard,
Essence,
18 May 2021
Verb
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Their first album together, Celia & Johnny, cemented Cruz as the all-time salsa queen, coinciding with her vocal peak.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Such extreme pessimism has historically acted as a contrarian indicator for markets, Hartnett said, with prior lows in sentiment coinciding with key turning points for equities, including in October 2023 and April 2025.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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