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as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciled
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 adapted
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 conformed
Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.
—James Sneed, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials plan to look into what safety measures were in place at the time of the fire, as well as whether soundproofing material on the ceiling that is believed to have caught fire conformed with regulations.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.
—James Sneed, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials plan to look into what safety measures were in place at the time of the fire, as well as whether soundproofing material on the ceiling that is believed to have caught fire conformed with regulations.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
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This rise corresponded with a nearly equal uptick in hospitalizations linked to kratom alone, from 43 admissions in 2015 to 538 in 2025.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ross, who was 7 when Wilkens was arrested, had corresponded with her aunt since elementary school.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is in part driven by the increasingly powerful Guard, which experts note has increasingly blended Shia Islam and Iranian nationalism, with an emphasis on the latter.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts Matsushima Sakan Shoan Enjoy breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay from this 11-room luxury ryokan, which has traditional Japanese or blended Japanese and Western-style rooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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What to watch next Any differences between House and Senate versions would need to be reconciled before heading to the governor's desk.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the duo reissued their 1973 debut album Buckingham Nicks for the first time in decades, and have apparently reconciled.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the Freezer Martini technique can and has been adapted to more standard specifications, and to absolutely wonderful results.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The play was adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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That year, the cultural awareness celebration, recognized annually on March 31, coincided with Easter Sunday, Christianity’s holiest day.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The staff union strike has also coincided with the WGA’s ongoing contract talks with Hollywood’s major film and TV studios.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Companies across sectors have already adjusted their offerings and weighed price increases due to the surge in oil prices.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Schwarzenegger carefully adjusted Baena’s positioning to ensure optimal muscle growth.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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James McCann, a senior economist at Edward Jones, agreed.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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It was previously agreed the Earth at its core was liquid, and now she's discovered that that's actually not true.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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