1
as in influencing
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 transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in persuading
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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as in seizing
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 converting
Worryingly, star striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has not received a single big chance in his 455 minutes of action, having shone as a poacher in 2024-25, converting 10 of 23 such opportunities.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Kareem Hunt, therefore, is more successful converting short yardage than the Tush Push.
—Sam McDowell 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
High Blood Pressure Ginger may help reduce blood pressure by inhibiting the body’s angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which plays a role in developing hypertension (high blood pressure).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
But some critics have suggested that’s not enough, and Charlotte should consider converting its transit system to a closed design — one that uses barriers like gates or turnstiles to enforce fare payment.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The Bulldogs moved the ball of their final drive, including converting a fourth down in Foxboro territory thanks to the Norton-Marcell connection, but Foxboro’s defense proved to be too resilient.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Wilmer explained that new 600 kW (kilowatt) charging stations will be more efficient and more cost-effective converting energy to recharge EVs in an exclusive interview.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Kareem Hunt, therefore, is more successful converting short yardage than the Tush Push.
—Sam McDowell 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
High Blood Pressure Ginger may help reduce blood pressure by inhibiting the body’s angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which plays a role in developing hypertension (high blood pressure).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
But some critics have suggested that’s not enough, and Charlotte should consider converting its transit system to a closed design — one that uses barriers like gates or turnstiles to enforce fare payment.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The Bulldogs moved the ball of their final drive, including converting a fourth down in Foxboro territory thanks to the Norton-Marcell connection, but Foxboro’s defense proved to be too resilient.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Wilmer explained that new 600 kW (kilowatt) charging stations will be more efficient and more cost-effective converting energy to recharge EVs in an exclusive interview.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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However, according to the survey, competitive pressure is the top factor influencing pricing decisions, cited by 50% of CFOs.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zelensky saw only one way of influencing the situation.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The e-note is now home to pogo pins for effortless attachment and connectivity to a keyboard cover, transforming the device into a 2-in-1 ePaper workstation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead of concealing them, Ban’s shutters filter light and create privacy—transforming utilitarian design into art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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That could help with a key goal of the new transit line — persuading people who commute by car to give a more comfortable bus experience a try.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite a recent plan to overhaul California’s strict insurance regulations in hopes of persuading carriers to expand coverage in fire-risk areas, many homeowners have yet to see any immediate changes.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Fentanyl, which was responsible for the overwhelming majority of them, doesn’t come from Venezuela, and the Coast Guard has no record of seizing it in the Caribbean.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The purchase of the rifle was possible because IMPD and the Marion County prosecutors never filed a red flag petition with the court after seizing the shotgun.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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The idea of waves propagating through a barrier has been around for a long time, since before the existence of quantum mechanics.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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Such a blatant falsehood making it to the press conference betrays the fact that there is no limit to how false something has to be in order for this administration to resist propagating it.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Hollywood has grown more outspoken in recent months about the situation in the Middle East, the challenges of convincing its distributors — the lifelines that can take movies from obscurity to national recognition — remain.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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After convincing The Great Hands and Tasha Steelz to join the faction, Ali eventually added Special Agent Zero to Order 4.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, with an early focus on proselytizing on college campuses for low taxes and limited government.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the Mormon church, young adult men volunteer to leave home for proselytizing missions for two years and young women serve for 18 months.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Converting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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