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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
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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
By County Set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) each year and based on home values, conforming loan limits are typically used to determine maximum loan amounts for many mortgage types.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
As an aside, a well-qualified borrower would need $159,000 in annual income to buy a $1,041,000 home with 20% down, maxing the conforming loan amount at $832,750.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Such loans are known as conforming loans, while mortgages above the conforming loan limit are known as jumbo loans.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.
—Wes Siler, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
The company is also conducting power-on tests of its first FAA-conforming aircraft.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
By County Set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) each year and based on home values, conforming loan limits are typically used to determine maximum loan amounts for many mortgage types.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
As an aside, a well-qualified borrower would need $159,000 in annual income to buy a $1,041,000 home with 20% down, maxing the conforming loan amount at $832,750.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Such loans are known as conforming loans, while mortgages above the conforming loan limit are known as jumbo loans.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.
—Wes Siler, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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This winter, consistent cold has been hard to come by.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Analysts predict that the upcoming round of fourth-quarter earnings will show modest growth broadly in line with Q3, buoyed by the consistent strength of the equity market in the US, signs of stabilization in China and early gains from luxury’s recalibration.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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The two began corresponding and soon Osubor was working on Rockwell’s latest film, The Projectionist (starring Chicago Hope’s Vondie Curtis-Hall and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino).—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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All three won the corresponding awards at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2026
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Known for its jazz and genre-blending performances, the venue kicked off its first show with five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper, who also serves as the venue’s creative ambassador.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Open-concept kitchens reigned for decades, stylishly blending cooking, dining, and entertaining into one space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Multiple experts doubt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chances of reconciling with their ailing fathers as family tensions intensify.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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When reconciling the premise of the show, which includes showing off her luxurious lifestyle, with what happened to her, Stracke said that producers had always been protective.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Writers Yulin Kuang, Amos Vernon and Nunzio Randazzo were tasked with adapting Henry’s work for the screen and felt the anticipation around the movie from early in the process.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Described as a safe, autonomous, and highly generalizable platform, MATRIX-3 is designed to perform complex, human-like tasks while adapting to real-world environments rather than following rigid, pre-programmed instructions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 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
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The couple was separated at the time of the filing, according to the records, with McKee living in Roanoke, Virginia, coinciding with his medical residency at Virginia Tech.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Restrictions vary by country, but in the United States, the reach of these markets has expanded rapidly over recent years, coinciding with shifting policies out of Washington.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Suicides, for insance, are statistically rare, so correlating them with other trends is notoriously difficult.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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Since the drugs have come on the market, declines in obesity rates have been higher among those between ages 40 and 64, correlating with a higher reliance on GLP-1 medications for that age group.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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