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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
Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026
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
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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Only the third-ever executive producer of the long-running program, Owens shared that the secret to the show’s success was in its resistance to conforming.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Joby is most of the way through Phase 4 and has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Certification.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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
Adjective
According to the festival, more than 80 percent of the competition films are from creators identifying as female or gender non-conforming, with 53 percent identifying as BIPOC, Asian or Pacific Islander and 40 percent identifying as LGBTQIA+.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026
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
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
The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Only the third-ever executive producer of the long-running program, Owens shared that the secret to the show’s success was in its resistance to conforming.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Joby is most of the way through Phase 4 and has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Certification.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
Adjective
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The timeline isn’t fully consistent either.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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To maintain a consistent level of moisture stick your finger into the soil at the base of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, the team placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform list, which ended his season.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The corresponding measurement for heating is called heating seasonal performance factor.—
Moncef Krarti,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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In your 9th House of Travel, pleasure-loving Venus trines fanciful Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity, blending curiosity and fun into possibility today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Analysts spend 70% of their time collecting and reconciling data across systems rather than actually analyzing it.—
Andy Kohm,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Director Michiel Van Erp draws memorable performances from his cast while screenwriter Frank Houtappels’ wistful story reminds us of a bygone era and how reconciling with your past can sometimes be the hardest thing to do.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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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 campus will open to the public on Friday, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The campus formally opens to the public on June 19, coinciding with Juneteenth.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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