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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
The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Built largely from carbon fiber, and weighing just under 158 kilograms, the Helix conforms with the FAA’s rules for ultralight aircraft.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
The memory foam conforms to your head to relieve pressure, and the cooling case helps with temperature.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Built largely from carbon fiber, and weighing just under 158 kilograms, the Helix conforms with the FAA’s rules for ultralight aircraft.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
The memory foam conforms to your head to relieve pressure, and the cooling case helps with temperature.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
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In our present-day Universe, that corresponds to a distance that’s approximately 18 billion light-years away.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patrons select two cards from the splayed out deck, and each card corresponds with a different flavor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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The competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Aligning fast joints with slow jets The paper’s central innovation is a multirate MPC design that reconciles the different response speeds of a humanoid’s joint actuators and jet engines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Despite Hopkins' chilling turn, Red Dragon pales in comparison to Michael Mann's sublime Manhunter (1986), which adapts the same story.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The date coincides with the start of UK Black History Month.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The new campus opening coincides with the 90th anniversary this year of the Milan school.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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The measure, typically announced each October, adjusts the benefits Social Security recipients earn to counteract the effects of inflation.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Matt adjusts to life with his daughter and grandchildren underfoot, his shop becomes a hub of comedy and camaraderie with employees like Stitch (Daryl Mitchell) and Gabriel (Seann William Scott).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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His latest protest fits into his activism against war and follows previous arrests for disrupting Senate hearings over Gaza and domestic health crises.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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