conforms

Definition of conformsnext
present tense third-person singular of conform
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Recent Examples of conforms 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 If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 Everything conforms to muscle memory. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
Verb
  • Is there a way of describing economic growth that doesn’t implicitly depend on some homogeneous, material substance that corresponds to measures like GDP?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • Every shot corresponds to an idea.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • This one blends apple and pear for sweetness and texture.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • After helping save an entire family during the disaster, Owen ultimately reconciles with Teddy, with the longtime couple deciding to move to Paris together for her work.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • What is often missing is a unifying perspective that reconciles all dimensions at once.
    ByTony Jarjoura, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • It must be embedded into how AI operates, with clear guardrails on how content adapts across languages and markets, and how decisions are controlled, monitored and traced.
    Georg Ell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Natty’s debut coincides with the start of the Nationals’ weekend homestand against the Baltimore Orioles.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • The timing of SpaceX’s decision coincides with the company’s preparations to go public with an IPO as soon as this summer.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.
    Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
  • The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
    Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Those receptors constantly monitor changes in blood flow and send signals to the brain, which then adjusts heart rate and blood vessel tension.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
  • California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Stability has been the theme of all 2026-27 broadcast schedules released so far, and Fox fits that to a t with a fall 2026 lineup that closely mirrors the fall 2025 one.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • In terms of celebrity couple fits, one duo consistently comes out on top.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 May 2026

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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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