CONFORMING (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

conforming (to or with)

verb

present participle of conform (to or with)

as in according

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In California, Democrats account for nearly 45% of all registered voters, compared to 25% who are Republican and almost 23% who don’t belong to either party, according the California Secretary of State’s office.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The Roadless Rule limits development on nearly 59 million acres of forest, about 30% of the National Forest System, according to the USDA.

— Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026

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A day after matching the tournament record at Canyon Meadows with a 9-under 61, the 55-year-old Alker closed with a 5-under 65 to match Yang at 16-under 194.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Matching Bedroom Sets Like many designers, Thayer will never buy a matching bedroom set.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

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Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Recently recruited executive chef Spencer Coplan serves an inventive menu blending seasonally appropriate Hudson Valley farm-to-table, Americana, and international influences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

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Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
The cabin sound is enhanced using technology that senses intake pressure and creates a corresponding engine sound routed through the speakers.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

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