CONFORMS Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

conforms

verb

present tense third-person singular of conform

as in corresponds

to be in agreement on every point the list conforms with the contents of the trunk

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as in blends

to form a pleasing relationship last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely

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as in reconciles

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 adapts

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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misadjusts

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Recent Examples of conforms What’s happened conforms to a classic pattern of far-left and far-right politics in France, and in Europe generally. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Related Stories InCheck reports summarize how a factory’s chemical inventory conforms to ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List, or MRSL. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026 Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms

Verb

Sensory input signals go through the brainstem before being directed to the center of the brain that corresponds to that sense.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Neither corresponds to any investigation, case, incident, or call for service.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

The play blends live puppetry, shadow puppetry, live performance and an original score of Indigenous percussion.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Pioneered in the island nation’s Dennery District, the genre is a drum-heavy, chant-forward offshoot of soca that blends elements of kuduro and zouk with Kwéyòl lyrics and a dancehall attitude, distilled through a distinctly Lucian lens.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of blends

Verb

Ted shares an emotional reunion with Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), reconciles with Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and gets ready to work again with Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley (Juno Temple).

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
So is a sales, inventory, and operations planning cadence that continuously reconciles demand, inventory, capacity, and constraints across tiers.

— Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reconciles

Verb

The four-stage system blocks out background noise in real time and adapts to your surroundings, giving you optimal output every single time.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Each episode adapts a different tale from author Sawamura Ichi’s collection of short horror stories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapts

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Decline tends to set in when willful stasis coincides with the rise of a rival more committed to pioneering.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
The Victorian-era tale captures their growing attachment alongside a fascinating assortment of characters and historic events until their Involvement in World War II coincides with Hitler's deliberations to invade Britain.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincides

Verb

Kwan’s push to expand the family office’s geographical footprint correlates with global wealth flows, as HNWIs worldwide look to diversify their assets across different geographies.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
But here in Texas, patio weather also correlates with football season, pumpkins and cider.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlates

Verb

The menus include a Light Brightness setting, which adjusts image brightness (and laser power) in 10 steps.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusts

Verb

Aside from its brightness, everything else about the BOAT fits the model of a typical long-duration GRB.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
From probiotics and prebiotics to digestion and smart food pairings, here’s how sourdough actually fits into a gut-friendly routine.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026