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as in influences
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 transforms
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in persuades
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 seizes
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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as in recruits
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church
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as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the British biologist T. H. Huxley was one of the earliest converts to Darwin's theory of evolution
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Recent Examples of converts
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
During the day, sunlight converts the molecules into their energy-rich form.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Estrogen activates an enzyme that converts vitamin D into an active form that our bodies can use.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The detachable head, which converts it to a handheld vacuum that can easily clean furniture and stairs.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
The rest come as the heat converts limestone (calcium carbonate) to lime (calcium oxide), releasing carbon dioxide.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the liver converts excess dietary protein into fat tissue, fueling central body fat and metabolic risk.
—Dariush Mozaffarian, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
This converts the Bilt Blue into a flat-rate 2X no-annual-fee card that earns transferable points; the Bilt Obsidian would earn 4X points on dining or groceries, and the Palladium would earn 3X points everywhere.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
And some, of course, are converts.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
At night, the kit converts into a double bed with help from the PV5's folding rear seats.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Muslims — immigrants from Pakistan, Senegal, India, Egypt, Mali and American converts to Islam — trickled in for the mosque’s main weekly prayer.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The vacuum converts from an upright device into a handheld to clean sofa cushions, car seats, windowsills, and other above-ground surfaces.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In some Jewish traditions, would-be converts are turned away three times as a test of their sincerity before being welcomed into the fold.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
First came Catholic missionaries from Europe, who found willing converts among a population still reeling from catastrophe.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
All about LinkerSkillNet The company launched LinkerSkillNet, a library that converts human skills into standardized, reusable capabilities for robotic hands.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
During the day, sunlight converts the molecules into their energy-rich form.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Estrogen activates an enzyme that converts vitamin D into an active form that our bodies can use.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The detachable head, which converts it to a handheld vacuum that can easily clean furniture and stairs.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
The rest come as the heat converts limestone (calcium carbonate) to lime (calcium oxide), releasing carbon dioxide.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the liver converts excess dietary protein into fat tissue, fueling central body fat and metabolic risk.
—Dariush Mozaffarian, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
This converts the Bilt Blue into a flat-rate 2X no-annual-fee card that earns transferable points; the Bilt Obsidian would earn 4X points on dining or groceries, and the Palladium would earn 3X points everywhere.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Recycling infrastructure converts installed base into captive feedstock supply, transforming a waste liability into working capital for the domestic PV value chain.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
And some, of course, are converts.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
At night, the kit converts into a double bed with help from the PV5's folding rear seats.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Muslims — immigrants from Pakistan, Senegal, India, Egypt, Mali and American converts to Islam — trickled in for the mosque’s main weekly prayer.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The vacuum converts from an upright device into a handheld to clean sofa cushions, car seats, windowsills, and other above-ground surfaces.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In some Jewish traditions, would-be converts are turned away three times as a test of their sincerity before being welcomed into the fold.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
First came Catholic missionaries from Europe, who found willing converts among a population still reeling from catastrophe.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converts
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From Billboard Japan’s perspective as a music media outlet, the conversation also explores how Uketsu engages with music in daily life and how that listening influences his creative work.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, that dynamic begins to shift when geopolitical conflict can directly impact the global oil market, which influences consumer prices and business decisions across the globe.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The New Terms As the physical retail landscape transforms, the battle for the Kingdom’s digital consumer is intensifying too.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Light transforms art, deepening texture, shifting color, and altering mood throughout the day.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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This leads us to another revelation of decoherence theory, the one that persuades me that Zurek’s theory now tells a complete story.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) seizes an opportunity to regain her position.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year, at a ranch near Guadalajara apparently used to train Jalisco recruits, activists discovered the remains of hundreds of missing people.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Summit County Rescue Group opens an online application for new recruits every two or three years.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tied heavily to the moon's phases, the Lunar New Year has commenced this week as adherents usher in the Year of the Horse with a variety of cultural traditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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For its adherents, the sport always boils down to calculations of risk.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Enraged, John grabs the ring from Carolyn’s finger.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Billie jumps from the second floor, injuring her foot, but Chee grabs her.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Converts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converts. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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