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
Well, the Lions don’t conform to consensus, or what you’re supposed to do when building a team.
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The State Department spokesperson didn't say whether the reform conformed with the law.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Avoid the pressure to conform to pre-existing design norms; instead, use your perspective to question paradigms and challenge assumptions.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
At 20 pounds, this blanket will conform to her body to keep her safe, secure and dreaming all night long.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The State Department spokesperson didn't say whether the reform conformed with the law.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Avoid the pressure to conform to pre-existing design norms; instead, use your perspective to question paradigms and challenge assumptions.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
At 20 pounds, this blanket will conform to her body to keep her safe, secure and dreaming all night long.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The equation no longer corresponds to a Turing machine that computes perfect squares—and, more generally, the Diophantine equations can no longer encode the halting problem.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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Steven Knight’s historical series blends real history and fiction to bring alive London’s underworld, during an era when female thieves and professional boxing helped to usher in the 20th century.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nemer called on Trump to take down the video in a statement to NPR and urged him to issue a statement aimed at reconciling with the Arab and Muslim American community.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Croce is conversing with himself: negotiating, bemusing, or reconciling his feelings.—
Derek Scancarelli,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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With a real-time view of how work is evolving, organizations can adapt faster to change.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This article was adapted from Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop’s new book, The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.—
Jenny Anderson,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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My trip happened to coincide with a visit by former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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Liu’s career has, however, neatly coincided with the post-Mao period — one that has seen architecture freed from state control and socialist ideals.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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More uncertainty correlates with slower industrial production growth and more pessimistic consumer outlooks on the future.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Gold can be a valuable part of the mix, as its returns aren’t correlated to the stock market.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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The move comes as mobile operating systems from Apple and Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google have replicated, for free, many longtime Photoshop features such as adjusting a photo's colors or removing some distracting objects.—
Stephen Nellis,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article After moving from Texas and transferring to Joliet Catholic, Maddux and Vince Tindal have had to adjust to a new level of competition.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Expect to see more leagues — NBA and MLS seem to fit the model — try to import 4 Nations-style magic for their all-star games.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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