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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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
Inside the hole, that spin makes the ball roll along the cylinder like a mini-pendulum, converting potential energy into spin and then back again.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One promising route involves converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be transformed into fuels and chemicals using electricity from renewable sources.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
This cavern, known as Sulfur Cave, houses a chemoautotrophic ecosystem sustained not by sunlight but chemosynthesis – or the process of converting chemical energy into organic matter.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Haaland was on the end of three of the openings, converting two and turned provider for Nico O’Reilly, whose attempt was cleared off the line.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Miami-Dade College took control in 2005, fully restoring the building and converting it into its current form as a home for the college’s cultural programs.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Joanne also appears to accept the idea of converting to Judaism, so the third season could follow her journey through that process.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One promising route involves converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be transformed into fuels and chemicals using electricity from renewable sources.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
This cavern, known as Sulfur Cave, houses a chemoautotrophic ecosystem sustained not by sunlight but chemosynthesis – or the process of converting chemical energy into organic matter.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Haaland was on the end of three of the openings, converting two and turned provider for Nico O’Reilly, whose attempt was cleared off the line.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Miami-Dade College took control in 2005, fully restoring the building and converting it into its current form as a home for the college’s cultural programs.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Joanne also appears to accept the idea of converting to Judaism, so the third season could follow her journey through that process.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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Its impact extended into influencing tank design worldwide.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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He was placed in charge of managing cross-functional teams and influencing product direction at scale.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This iteration of the Prius addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, transforming the hatchback into an exciting, fun car that can go the distance on a single tank of gas.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following a successful launch in London, the Invictus Games has continued ever since, welcoming veterans and transforming lives with each cycle.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chime has proven wildly successful in persuading new customers to open accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After reading Wuoronos’ story, Pralle began conversing with her through letters, eventually persuading Wuornos to let Pralle adopt her.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Monday’s agreement stems from the August 2023 search of the Marion County Record, as well as the home of the paper’s publisher and a councilwoman, seizing reporters’ cell phones and computers, among other items.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since seizing power, the Burmese military has waged an unrelenting campaign of terror.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-day trial of ten people accused of sexist cyberbullying against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron by propagating fake and malicious claims about her sexuality and gender began in Paris on Monday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 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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An attack by civilians on the army headquarters is the sort of cardinal sin the military is unlikely to forgive, regardless of clever lawyers and convincing legal arguments.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Arizona Cardinals have finally snapped their five-game losing streak, doing so in convincing fashion with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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