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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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This corresponds to a favorable home mortgage interest rate or a very reasonable new car interest rate.—
Mary Luquette,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 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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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, this correlates nearly with the birth rate exploding; 16 players born in 1948 represented England, including Ray Clemence and Trevor Brooking, the highest figure for any single year since 1901.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Home Depot’s acquisition of GMS fits squarely within this strategy to own supply chain chokepoints.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This phenomenon fits a general trend toward multipolarity, where the geopolitical landscape is no longer defined solely by the bipolar rivalry that characterized the Cold War.—
Collin J. Meisel,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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