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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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
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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
Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
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
Adjective
In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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
Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
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In a corresponding move, the Commanders released veteran wide receiver Robbie Chosen.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Steininger and Yurkevich then divided the parameter space of orientations into approximately 18 million tiny blocks, and tested the center point of each block to see if its corresponding orientation produced a Rupert passage.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Over 42% have adopted a platform approach, often blending open source and hybrid architectures.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, Dar Tantora The House Hotel is an eco-resort blending traditional architecture with modern design.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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And there’s also the fact that Harry has taken the first steps towards possibly reconciling with his family, and is eager to continue working on that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Overcoming these limitations will expand OCTOID’s versatility, advancing soft robots capable of sensing, learning, and adapting autonomously.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Venture capital performance may be measured in ten-year chunks, but only an elite club of firms can claim to have stayed consistent—let alone functional—for anywhere close to that timeframe.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wrap the free ends of the wire around both the bamboo stakes and the trellis, keeping the distance from the wall consistent on each side.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to crumble when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The results indicate a turning point for Democrats, who have trailed Republicans on this metric for the past four years — coinciding with Biden’s time in office.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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I’t’s correlating to an appetite for audiences to want to talk about it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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