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
If regulators streamline permitting, converting the site into a gasoline import terminal could be profitable and relatively quick, said Ryan Cummings of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and a former Biden administration economic adviser.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Huskies opened the first quarter on four consecutive steals, converting each one into points for an 8-0 start on the way to an 88-43 rout.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
And Kelly keeps cashing in, converting Hegseth’s harassment into campaign donations.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But Banchero got the last laugh in the one-point win, converting the fifth buzzer-beating 3-pointer in Magic history.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Homekey and Project Roomkey — which together have taken more than 72,000 people off the streets, converting hotels, motels, and other properties into longer‑term housing.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Take Blood Pressure Medications Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are blood pressure medications that reduce stress on your kidneys.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The 26-year-old was originally a forward before converting to left back in Mexico.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Before Halloween, Gordon had been fine 6 for 7 converting on third- or fourth-and-1 runs.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Huskies opened the first quarter on four consecutive steals, converting each one into points for an 8-0 start on the way to an 88-43 rout.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
And Kelly keeps cashing in, converting Hegseth’s harassment into campaign donations.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But Banchero got the last laugh in the one-point win, converting the fifth buzzer-beating 3-pointer in Magic history.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Homekey and Project Roomkey — which together have taken more than 72,000 people off the streets, converting hotels, motels, and other properties into longer‑term housing.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Take Blood Pressure Medications Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are blood pressure medications that reduce stress on your kidneys.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The 26-year-old was originally a forward before converting to left back in Mexico.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Before Halloween, Gordon had been fine 6 for 7 converting on third- or fourth-and-1 runs.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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After New Year’s Eve, on January 1, 2026, this number started influencing our lives.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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One idea centered on transforming the kickoff, which had become the sport’s most boring play, due to a historically low number of returns.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
9 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
Cite this Entry
“Converting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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