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
The final challenge is converting willingness to pay into revenue.
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Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Heated Rivalry is not the biggest show on television, but the scale of the book business is such that even a fraction of viewers converting to become readers of the series is enough to shake up book sales.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Researchers have created a new molecule that naturally forms p/n junctions, structures that are vital for converting sunlight into electricity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tyler capped the opening frame by dribbling the length of the court for a layup and converting a 3-pointer off a steal from the press.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
To make matters worse, Jalen Brunson is the only player consistently converting on jump shots in the 2026 Knicks calendar year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming number, 88%, support converting closed schools into vocational and technical schools, while 73% voiced support for converting them to K-8 centers.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2017, the private equity investor bought New York’s Dommerich Mansion for $52 million, converting the townhouse from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a single-family residence.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
In our discussion, Hollinger weighs in on whether Detroit should go all-in or operate with an opportunistic mindset; how patient the Pistons should be with guard Jaden Ivey; Detroit’s path to converting Daniss Jenkins’ two-way contract; the future of veteran forward Tobias Harris and more.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Heated Rivalry is not the biggest show on television, but the scale of the book business is such that even a fraction of viewers converting to become readers of the series is enough to shake up book sales.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Researchers have created a new molecule that naturally forms p/n junctions, structures that are vital for converting sunlight into electricity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tyler capped the opening frame by dribbling the length of the court for a layup and converting a 3-pointer off a steal from the press.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
To make matters worse, Jalen Brunson is the only player consistently converting on jump shots in the 2026 Knicks calendar year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming number, 88%, support converting closed schools into vocational and technical schools, while 73% voiced support for converting them to K-8 centers.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2017, the private equity investor bought New York’s Dommerich Mansion for $52 million, converting the townhouse from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a single-family residence.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
In our discussion, Hollinger weighs in on whether Detroit should go all-in or operate with an opportunistic mindset; how patient the Pistons should be with guard Jaden Ivey; Detroit’s path to converting Daniss Jenkins’ two-way contract; the future of veteran forward Tobias Harris and more.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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From the tariff shocks experienced in 2025 to efforts aimed at influencing the Fed and the arrest of Venezuela’s leader the previous month, political decisions are increasingly determining market results.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures that appear to be influencing sharks' migratory patterns may be contributing to a rise in attacks despite overfishing depleting some species, scientists say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of the book’s release, Rinna spoke to InStyle about her time on Housewives, transforming her career in her 60s, and more.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Spector told me that, when customers abandon an item in their shopping cart, WhatsApp is six times more effective than e-mail at persuading people to complete their purchases.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tsunetomo referred to the example of Nakano Shōgen, who brought peace after persuading his lord, Mitsushige, to apologize for not paying proper respect to certain families within the clan.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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But seizing current oil production is one thing; overhauling Venezuela's entire oil industry would be another.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has occasionally discussed seizing Greenland since his first term but few initially took his threats seriously.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Robinhood is known for propagating meme-stock mania, making its founders billionaires, and changing how Americans invest.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Torres Maczassek and her brother, Miguel, are considered leaders in climate-change response, including uncovering and re-propagating nearly extinct grape varieties that may fare better in extreme heat and drought.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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And spend all that money cutting down trees, and distributing it, and hiring Risa Heller to do PR, and convincing The New York Times to do this puffy piece, and convincing the new editor of Vanity Fair that this was going to be his big splashy debut.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fake error malware relies on convincing messages that pressure you into doing exactly that.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Take after the actress by grabbing them in black, or choose from six additional colors, including burgundy and deep brown.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Healthy cooking often boils down to accessibility and convenience; busy lives can leave people grabbing less nutritious alternatives.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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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 24 Jan. 2026.
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