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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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Prices within the preferential trade zone will remain consistent over time, the vice president said.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill would also preempt any municipal zoning restrictions or ordinances that are not consistent with local zoning requirements and regulations.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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The exhibition was divided into two sections, one corresponding to the murder (a drum kit with twelve black stalactites, one for each stab wound), the other to its memorialization (a sculpture of a white unicorn with a melting face).—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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These mandates and corresponding KPIs that determine wage increases and promotions will be at the base of true organizational transformation.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of people from across Chicagoland attended Saturday’s second Iftar Bazaar in Rosemont, a daylong, pre-Ramadan expo blending food, shopping and community programming.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Known for blending alt-pop and indie rock with diaristic, emotionally raw songwriting, sombr has quickly built momentum over the past year with a run of globally resonant releases.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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The reality is that reconciling a relationship is not just difficult, but sometimes inadvisable or dangerous, especially in cases involving harm or trauma.—
Richard Balkin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Youth voices have suggested solutions Problem gambling agencies are slowly adapting tipsheets for parents, curricula for teachers and recruiting young voices to tell their stories to kids.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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They host concerts and other sports, monster truck tours and more, adapting for each event one week at a time.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 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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Dallas officials are inching closer to a decision about whether to leave or stay at the current City Hall site at 1500 Marilla Street, deliberations that are coinciding with the city’s efforts to keep its NBA team in town.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The eclipse will reach totality in the early morning of March 3, coinciding with the full moon's peak, though the moon will set during totality.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
2 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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