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 Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms

Verb

Neither corresponds to any investigation, case, incident, or call for service.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Imagine cutting a slice of a pie chart, a shape that roughly corresponds to a flower petal.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

Complex, which blends five ingredients including olive oil, olive squalane and ceramide NP to support skin moisture and barrier strength.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Bongulo Paneer — cooked in bamboo, served with a coconut and capsicum poriyal that blends peanut chutney, acidic gongura sour cream and fiery gunpowder.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of blends

Verb

Ted shares an emotional reunion with Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), reconciles with Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and gets ready to work again with Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley (Juno Temple).

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of reconciles

Verb

Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapts

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For Olivia Allen, the second rotation of Ana Viktoria Dzinic’s solo at Nicoletti in Shoreditch—which coincides with a solo booth over at Frieze London—is a must.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The release coincides with the film’s exhibition at the Paris Cinémathèque Française as part of the ongoing Belmondo retrospective.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincides

Verb

Joshua Childs, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin, said attendance correlates to whether a student is engaged in their academics and in their relationships with peers and teachers.

— Lina Ruiz October 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
The evidence is compelling that leadership effectiveness correlates with business performance.

— Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlates

Verb

From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026