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 This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026 That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 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 Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader. — Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026

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This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

In short, the specific backgrounds of the top candidates will be less important than their ability to lead a modernized hockey operations department that cohesively blends scouting, player development, and every other element.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Their music blends hip-hop with rock, funk and jazz, backed by live instruments and lyrics that shift between humor, social commentary and philosophy.

— Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of blends

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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
The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of reconciles

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The new agreement coincides with Sportsnet’s 12-year national rights deal with the NHL that will also begin this fall.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 28 July 2026
His latest visit coincides with tensions between his administration and Canada that have marred the opening of a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of coincides

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Its pilots fly with SkyBreathe software that adjusts routes and flight profiles in real time to burn less fuel, and the airline flew one A350 delivery leg from Singapore on a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
To prevent overheating and cut energy use, the battery uses an adaptive thermal management system that automatically adjusts its cooling strategy whether the car is parked or driving.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of adjusts

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Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.

— Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Ask specifically whether a wheelchair fits through the bathroom door, whether the family can navigate the room, and whether the accessible room has more than one bed.

— Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026