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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciles
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 adapts
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 conforms
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape.
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Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.
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Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.
—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape.
—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.
—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
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Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
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After helping save an entire family during the disaster, Owen ultimately reconciles with Teddy, with the longtime couple deciding to move to Paris together for her work.
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What is often missing is a unifying perspective that reconciles all dimensions at once.
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Its True Tone sensor adapts contrast to local room lighting to prevent eye fatigue, supporting the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio.
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Whatever your style or setting, the print dress adapts—and these five refined outfit ideas below show just how versatile patterns can be.
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The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.
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Saturday's official opening of the library coincides with July 4th celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Need for cognition correlates with intelligence but is not the same thing.
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Nostalgia correlates with pro-social behavior.
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Roborock Vacuum Deals Roborock Qrevo Curv This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
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Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
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Owners discovered that a small flock fits neatly into a suburban routine and pays back in eggs, entertainment and a sense of self-sufficiency.
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The funding freeze fits a broader crackdown in safety-net programs, with similar actions in Hawaii, Minnesota and California that critics describe as election-year theater masking deeper Medicaid cuts.
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