as in consistent
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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
Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Motherboard manufacturer MaxSun has listed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its specifications in a CPU support list, seemingly conforming these details for the first time.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 20 Oct. 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
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
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
When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Motherboard manufacturer MaxSun has listed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its specifications in a CPU support list, seemingly conforming these details for the first time.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 20 Oct. 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
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
Adjective
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But the idea is to give Smith more consistent downtime in hopes of avoiding the kind of second-half dropoff that has characterized his recent seasons.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Durant never enjoyed consistent team success despite being part of a trio that included star guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.—
Jack Prator,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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And blending my voice with Chris Robinson’s was a special moment for me.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This vulnerability reinforces why organizations must evolve beyond fraud awareness and, in partnership with their financial institutions, adopt prevention strategies, practices and technologies that can keep pace with the constantly adapting threat.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In particular, embodiments describe protective cover layer structures that may be implemented in curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display modules, and in particular with curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display panels.—
Chris Smith,
BGR,
6 Apr. 2021
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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
Verb
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And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The motherboard is quite a bit smaller than the Framework Laptop 13 board, and the two are definitely not interchangeable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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There’s no reason to assume that these two parameters are interchangeable.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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