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 other parts of the state, the Western Slope will experience afternoon highs that are trending about 15 degrees above normal while the Eastern Plains will be dry and hot with increasing winds bringing fire danger, according the weather service.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
The 60-year-old Statesville man has been charged with stalking and bigamy, according court records.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of according

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Rentrak points out that 2026 hit the $8 billion mark in 282 days, matching the exact pace of 2011 and reaching that milestone a full 59 days earlier than in 2025.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
With the win, North Carolina improved to 3-2 and moved within one victory of matching its win total from last season, when the Tar Heels finished 4-8.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of matching

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Projects like Beautiful Thugger Girls saw Thug test the waters of R&B, while blending a mix of country and hip-hop.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
The material then undergoes polymer processing and blending before being pelletized for film blowing at Weavabel’s production plant, where it can be made into new bags.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of blending

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Gone are the four nations, corresponding to the elements, who coexisted in harmony that was disrupted and then, episode by episode, restored.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The team broke down Mario’s possible path through a level into individual sections, each corresponding to a calculation instruction of the counting machine.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026

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