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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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Recent Examples of conforms
But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
This cap conforms to the organoid’s curved surface, creating a better interface for stimulating and recording electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Aug. 2025
With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).
—Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
The two also said SJSU conforms to NCAA rules, which defers to USA Volleyball requirements.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
This cap conforms to the organoid’s curved surface, creating a better interface for stimulating and recording electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Aug. 2025
With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).
—Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
The two also said SJSU conforms to NCAA rules, which defers to USA Volleyball requirements.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
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The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Guerrero’s leadership blends sociological insight with technical empathy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Corvic's platform reconciles data from documents, graphs, tables, and images to solve the problem of fragmented enterprise data, a common bottleneck in AI adoption.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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The news coincides with the progress of SB 243 which requires that chatbot developers and companies implement safeguards, such as warning users that chatbots are not suitable for minors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Now, the 90-year-old former coach and longtime broadcaster is getting a big sendoff that coincides with what’s already bound to be one of the biggest games of the season.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In aerospace, where downtime directly correlates to revenue loss, this translates to a quantifiable competitive advantage.—
Dan Sorensen,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Researchers have extensively mapped the motor cortex, so there's plenty of information about how general neuronal activity there correlates with movements of the hand as a whole, and each finger individually.—
Chad Bouton,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2021
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On the long list of commonplace myths surrounding enterprise networking, the general public sometimes perceives that the work only fits extroverts developing purely transactional bonds.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Forest needed competition for Chris Wood, and Jesus fits the bill as a Brazil international who has scored at a healthy rate back home, including the winner against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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