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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
That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
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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
Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 12 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
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 12 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
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The address corresponds to the Land Title building, which was constructed in 1889 and originally housed the Land Mortgage Bank.—
Brayden Garcia
May 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The broader Lanserhof approach blends traditional naturopathy with the latest medical findings, energy medicine, psychology and chronomedicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The ledger reads structured data continuously, reconciles itself in something close to real time, and pulls humans in only when something looks off.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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And overall, this is a great season for Gordon’s Chee, who finally gets a story line that reconciles his childhood spent off the reservation with his decision, as an adult, to make his home and his career there.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2026
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) Directed by Thor Freudenthal, the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid film adapts the first entry in Kinney's book series.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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Takahashi’s story delights in throwing more and more wrenches in the works with a growing cast of chaotic supporting characters (like the vicious Shampoo and the blowhard Tatewaki Kuno), and the anime adapts their antics as pastel-toned slapstick.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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This release also coincides with a Pixel Drop and a new version of Wear OS (based on Android 17) on Pixel Watches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Batting average is nice, but a more comprehensive overview of offensive production is what closely correlates to runs scored.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Instead of freezing or toppling, the control software reacts immediately, reads the irregular momentum, and adjusts the next steps.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Then by buying those securities back, the taxpayer can get a free step-up in basis that adjusts to today’s value, Collado said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The radar fits in a standard 20-foot shipping container, so it can be moved by truck, plane, or ship.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Cabana has built an entire universe around pattern, color, and decorative exuberance, and this marbled wastebasket fits perfectly within that world.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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