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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Relevance

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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 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 The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

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Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of corresponds

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The room blends Italian comfort with NoDa edge, which gives it a looseness that keeps the food from feeling overly precious.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Kerr, for example, questioned Valdez’s command of English given his use of Caló, a culturally specific dialect that blends Mexican Spanish slang with English.

— Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

Definition of blends

Verb

Director Nolan’s 13th feature film, The Odyssey, adapts Homer’s epic poem and follows the Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his 10-year journey back to Ithaca.

— Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
And unlike actual jet lag, in which the body adapts to its new environment over a few days, Rishi says there is no evidence that the body ever fully adapts to the shift in daylight.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

Definition of adapts

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DeSantis’s visit coincides with another major Republican gathering in Pennsylvania.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Definition of coincides

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Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates.

— Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
The p-tau217 test measures a form of tau that correlates with how much plaque buildup someone has and gives a hint about tangles, Sperling said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of correlates

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Porto by Mosquito brings one of the more refined culinary expressions to the area, with a beachfront setting and a Peruvian-fusion approach that fits Las Terrenas’ international mood.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026