1
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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2
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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as in consistent
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Recent Examples of conforming
Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Wes Siler, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The knit fabric is soft and flexible, conforming nicely to the shape of my feet.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Maher was not the only Olympian who faced criticism for not conforming to traditional models of femininity.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
The electrode then easily adheres to the skin, conforming to curvilinear surfaces as small as sweat pores or the ridges of a fingerprint pattern.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2021
Verb
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
Adjective
The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.
—Wes Siler, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The knit fabric is soft and flexible, conforming nicely to the shape of my feet.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Maher was not the only Olympian who faced criticism for not conforming to traditional models of femininity.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
The electrode then easily adheres to the skin, conforming to curvilinear surfaces as small as sweat pores or the ridges of a fingerprint pattern.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
Verb
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Much of the footage was silent, though there was corresponding audio, which needed to be painfully synced up, a process that took two years.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.—
Time,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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His story reflects the importance of blending professional success with personal fulfillment, grounded in vision and perseverance.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly reconciling, or at least moving closer to it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cultural fluency also means reconciling work habits.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Make sure to continuously fine‑tune the AI testing tool, adapting it to changes in your strategy or flow.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While alarming, this trend is consistent with earlier analyses of national datasets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Skokie location is set to partially reopen in January, with a full reopening planned for late summer 2026, coinciding with the closure of the temporary location.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new Bird on a Rock collections debut Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of the campaign across print and digital channels.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet literacy skills are foundational and essential to life, often correlating with income, health and other measures of success down the line, Renno said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At just 4 to 5 weeks old, the kittens are still adjusting to life without their mother after being fostered through A Place for Meow Rescue, a rescue based in Rapid City, South Dakota.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As already mentioned, the minimum investment thresholds were raised to $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure projects) and $1,050,000 elsewhere, adjusting these amounts for inflation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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