converted

verb

past tense of convert
1
as in influenced
to persuade to change to one's religious faith young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people

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2
as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was converted into an apartment building

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3
as in persuaded
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted

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4
as in seized
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right the bailee converted the goods to his own use

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Recent Examples of converted Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 In 1998, Bidwill and Duffy terminated the popular harness meeting controlled by the Johnston family, a minority owner of Sportsman’s, and converted the Cicero track into a thoroughbred and auto racing venue, Chicago Motor Speedway. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Construction is finally underway on the former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Stockton Boulevard, which will be converted into a 146-room Marriott Element hotel by early 2028, nearly a decade after Leeland Properties acquired the site. — Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 About 85 percent of the tower’s 643 units have been converted into Airbnbs since COVID struck in 2020. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Prince Owusu converted from the penalty spot in the 50th minute to open the scoring. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 After the Jets cut the lead to 17-16, Daniels converted a fourth-down situation with a tight throw to rookie tight end Bauer Sharp. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Beachman also converted a beautiful Chevy Apache truck dating back to 1958, and a stunning 1974 Alfa Romeo Spyder convertible. — New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026 Those boats were converted to SSGNs 20 years ago from their nuclear deterrent role as ballistic-missile subs, or boomers, after the US and Russia reduced their nuclear forces with the 1993 START II treaty. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converted
  1. influenced
  2. transformed
  3. persuaded
  4. seized
  5. propagated
  6. convinced
  7. confiscated
  8. proselytized
Verb
  • Today, Houston is at the center of a vibrant barbecue scene that offers those traditional styles alongside new ones influenced by Asian and Tex-Mex flavors.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Deramas blueprint undeniably influenced other comedy directors such as Chris Martinez and Jun Robles Lana.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of influenced
Verb
  • The governor has transformed Connecticut from a state known for chronic budget problems into one with stronger reserves, improving pensions, and better credit ratings.
    — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine a 350-foot-tall orb that can be transformed into virtually anything, from a harvest moon rising over the Strip to a giant snow globe to a tank of undulating jellyfish.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of transformed
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  • Paramount was among the companies that persuaded the state to make film credits refundable starting last year.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For one, primary elections often have many more undecided voters, and people pay much less attention to the races — meaning those who have not made up their minds headed into election day can be easily persuaded.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of persuaded
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  • Messi had a shot saved at the beginning of the second half, but Palacios then sparked a move from one side of the pitch to the other as Nashville restored its lead in the 49th minute and seized control of the game.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities have seized Walter’s cellphone and laptop, according to Bloomberg.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of seized
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  • The cuttings can be propagated in water until roots form to grow new plants.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, when discussions are not grounded in evidence, misinformation can be propagated and can do real harm to the general public.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of propagated
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  • For another, the pandemic-era shift to remote work almost certainly convinced companies that some positions needn’t be filled at all.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fariala was convinced that the young man was the right person to play the lead role.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of convinced
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  • Reuters — The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday, as the government promised new safety protocols for schools.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The car is believed to have been confiscated by German forces and shipped back to Berlin.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of confiscated
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  • The National Federation of Federal Employees and several individual USDA employees sued the department on May 13, alleging that Secretary Brooke Rollins has illegally proselytized workers.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The two firms that have proselytized the recapitalization of enterprise software the most in this field are Thoma Bravo, with about $184 billion in assets, and Vista Equity Partners, with about $100 billion.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of proselytized

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