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
Dallas pushes to keep the team West said Dallas remains in active talks with the franchise about staying at American Airlines Center, including discussions about converting the building into a hockey‑specific venue.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The labor-intensive process of converting play calls into diagrams has also proven to be a fertile learning ground for the crop of coaches that have come up under them.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Hinsdale South stayed close by converting 10 of 30 from beyond the arc before Orozco took charge in the fourth, shooting 7 of 8 from the free-throw line by attack the basket to draw fouls.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Devil’s Slide area was for many decades an infamous stretch of Highway 1 until officials rerouted the roadway farther inland with a tunnel, converting the old road into a popular paved trail.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
For points after touchdowns, a 33-yard kick will be worth one point, converting from the 2-yard line will be worth two points and converting from the 8 will be worth three.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
However, the majority of these solutions are bulky, complex, expensive, or inefficient in storing and converting energy.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Gordon then won a penalty after being taken out by Kochalski, before converting the penalty in the 45th minute to net his fourth.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The story has been updated to clarify the cost of converting the clubhouse and surrounding property as $64 million.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The labor-intensive process of converting play calls into diagrams has also proven to be a fertile learning ground for the crop of coaches that have come up under them.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Hinsdale South stayed close by converting 10 of 30 from beyond the arc before Orozco took charge in the fourth, shooting 7 of 8 from the free-throw line by attack the basket to draw fouls.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Devil’s Slide area was for many decades an infamous stretch of Highway 1 until officials rerouted the roadway farther inland with a tunnel, converting the old road into a popular paved trail.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
For points after touchdowns, a 33-yard kick will be worth one point, converting from the 2-yard line will be worth two points and converting from the 8 will be worth three.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
However, the majority of these solutions are bulky, complex, expensive, or inefficient in storing and converting energy.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Gordon then won a penalty after being taken out by Kochalski, before converting the penalty in the 45th minute to net his fourth.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The story has been updated to clarify the cost of converting the clubhouse and surrounding property as $64 million.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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One of my findings is that the sheer number of people who’ve cycled through prisons over the past 40 years is influencing election outcomes.—
Kevin B. Smith,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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The team recently created a storage system that enables information written into DNA to be edited, therefore transforming it from a one-time storage medium into a rewritable digital hard drive.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aritzia excels at transforming timeless closet classics into trendy, elevated essentials—much like this effortlessly chic deep V-neck sweater that rings in over $100.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Scams and malicious actors could be waiting on the other end, with the intent of covertly persuading the call’s recipient to get involved in some kind of scheme.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Reform’s popularity has spiked, harnessing anger over the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and dilapidated public services, and increasingly persuading Britons that immigration is to blame.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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After the Richmond killings, police served search warrants at Fluker and Westbrook’s homes, seizing seven guns and other items related to the investigation, the complaint says.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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These concerns grew acute in August 2024, when Ukraine launched its first offensive across the border into Russia, seizing a large chunk of territory in the region of Kursk.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ozzy Lusth won an extra vote after convincing Q on Exile Island to give up his vote following the pair's loss to Coach in the first journey of the season.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the florals aren’t convincing enough, the base is grounded with patchouli and pink pepper for a spicy meets woody element that balances any overarching fruity sweetness.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Indiana lawmakers are expected to vote on some spotlight-grabbing bills today, including one that would pave the way for the Chicago Bears to move to Hammond, Indiana.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Smart House Inc dryer vent cleaner is an effective tool for grabbing lint that clogs hoses.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In that sense, this is an essential document, though Johnson is not proselytizing.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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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“Converting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converting. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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