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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
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
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 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
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
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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The president’s comments on Tuesday are consistent with earlier remarks about his administration’s approach to the war.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 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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The actor points specifically to the season 22 finale, in which Owen saves a family during a catastrophic bridge collapse before reconciling with Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and leaving Seattle for Paris.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather.—
David Condos,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The project, called RoSA, short for Robot Scientific Assistant for Accelerating Experimental Workflows, aims to create robots capable of working alongside scientists in real laboratory environments while adapting to changing conditions and different types of experiments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 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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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 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 24 May. 2026.
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