1
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
we'll have to conform this new rule with existing policy regarding student-run organizations on campus
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can be funny or serious, for I always conform my behavior to the situation
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Recent Examples of conform
Beyond the late nights and electronic music scene, Ibiza can be a sanctuary, a place where Black women can embrace rest, beauty and intentional travel without the pressure to shrink, explain or conform.
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Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
This is not something that is readily available in most situations, since the norm is to conform.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Even when Rivers facetiously dug in with questions about why Feinberg didn’t conform to one gender or another, zie flipped the question and asked why the system existed at all.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Such rule changes, made to conform to the law, can be adopted in an open board meeting without the normal two-step, 28-day process of Civil Code 4360.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
This is not something that is readily available in most situations, since the norm is to conform.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Even when Rivers facetiously dug in with questions about why Feinberg didn’t conform to one gender or another, zie flipped the question and asked why the system existed at all.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Such rule changes, made to conform to the law, can be adopted in an open board meeting without the normal two-step, 28-day process of Civil Code 4360.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Eight years is a heck of a stretch for anyone to go and reconcile with those things.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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How can these results be reconciled?—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The story was also adapted as a Gene Barry feature film in 1958 and Tom Cruise’s version directed by Steven Spielberg in 2005.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Teammates have lauded both his skill set and ability to quickly adapt to coach Kyle Shanahan’s system as well as his presence in the locker room.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment has coincided with plummeting sales of Teslas, particularly in Europe.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Williams, 92, is a Jamaican immigrant with end-stage kidney disease whose roof, parts of which are nine and 19 years old, began to leak after a period of heavy weather in late September that coincided with the passage of Hurricane Helene.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods, to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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