conforming 1 of 2

present participle of conform
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conforming

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adjective

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Recent Examples of conforming
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
  • In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Behind every transaction lies the complexities of tracking and reconciling those payments across multiple departments, all while ensuring policy compliance.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, the reports continue to be that the two won’t be reconciling anytime soon.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And more importantly, the Bulldogs should remain atop the SEC power rankings after adapting to and thriving against Tennessee’s frenetic style.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Injection wells may play a part in adapting Arizona infrastructure for a future under climate change, or at least a future of cheap renewable power.
    Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The nearly 25-year-old business organization declined to share the name of the affected company, but said that other members still didn’t have clarity on a consistent process for accessing the minerals.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Alongside his work in film, Redford has been a consistent advocate for environmental and political causes.
    Hannah Parry Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The news about the rocket test was published coinciding with North Korea’s 77th Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, an anniversary around which Pyongyang has tested weapons in the past.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.
    Adeola Adeosun Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Adaptation shapes responses to match the level of risk, guiding users in the moment, and adjusting trust dynamically.
    Steve Riley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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