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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
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The film arrives at a moment when gender non-conforming people are being openly weaponized in political discourse across multiple countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
Baystate offered counseling for gender non-conforming youth, and the endocrinology department had experience in prescribing hormone therapy.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
These can be more difficult to secure than an FHA loan and are generally split into conforming and non-conforming loans.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The film arrives at a moment when gender non-conforming people are being openly weaponized in political discourse across multiple countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
Baystate offered counseling for gender non-conforming youth, and the endocrinology department had experience in prescribing hormone therapy.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Skeptics also offer psychological explanations, noting that many eyewitness accounts contain tropes from popular sci-fi stories, conforming to cultural expectations of alien encounters.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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Kim said the early deficit was consistent with what campaign organizers expected.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Brock sets sights on first title since 2008 A move to Class 4A in the last UIL realignment cycle hasn’t stopped Brock baseball from being a consistent powerhouse.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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These are the recurring five-minute routines that go unmeasured, like reconciling spreadsheets, checking policy documents or reformatting reports.—
Ameya Kanitkar,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
1 June 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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Indeed, there have been over 100 books published on HIV/AIDS since 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID pandemic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce that Brooks is rejoining the cast of the CBS daytime drama, with his first episode back coinciding with his birthday on May 27.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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In manufacturing, the most valuable insights emerge from correlating data across multiple process steps and equipment types.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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