1
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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2
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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4
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
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
What The Gap Actually Looks Like A performance marketer optimizing against a 14-day window will buy traffic that converts quickly—discount-seekers, single-purchase intenders, the cohorts cheapest to acquire and fastest to leave.
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George Kapernaros,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Paraguay upsets Germany in sudden-death penalty kicks Gustavo Gómez of Paraguay celebrates after José Canale converts the winning penalty in a penalty shootout against Germany on Monday.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The titanium oxide captures ambient light, and converts it into an electrical current.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
There are also a ton of discounts on cleaning gadgets like this Dyson cordless vacuum that converts into a handheld and this Swiffer PowerMop that can make hardwood and tile floors shine without significant elbow grease.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Canned Beets Beets are naturally rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide, Malone explained.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
Broader findings from the research show that entertainment IP – across superhero properties, action-adventure franchises, kids’ animation and classic character brands – converts fans to buyers at two to four times the rate of major sports teams and events.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Developed by researchers at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), the system converts moisture-rich coffee grounds into carbon-rich biochar in less than two minutes.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
This converts prose into structured inputs, allowing background AI engines to immediately translate narrative risks into cash flow probability distributions.
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Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This Black+Decker cordless vacuum has a slim, lightweight design that’s easy to maneuver and converts into a handheld for messes on furniture, storacases, car seats, and more.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjustable and detachable webbing strap converts this day bag to a versatile clutch.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Circularity’s system converts that waste stream directly into aviation fuel on-site.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Over time, some preachers sought to systematize these tactics for winning converts.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The charge is to use this generational team’s arrival to spur the next generation, to inspire not just the little kids who escorted the players on the pitch for the anthem to dream of scoring a World Cup goal, but to create converts who might otherwise not consider the sport.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
Carli Lloyd converts a penalty kick for Team USA and a 1-0 lead.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
What The Gap Actually Looks Like A performance marketer optimizing against a 14-day window will buy traffic that converts quickly—discount-seekers, single-purchase intenders, the cohorts cheapest to acquire and fastest to leave.
—
George Kapernaros,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Paraguay upsets Germany in sudden-death penalty kicks Gustavo Gómez of Paraguay celebrates after José Canale converts the winning penalty in a penalty shootout against Germany on Monday.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The titanium oxide captures ambient light, and converts it into an electrical current.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
There are also a ton of discounts on cleaning gadgets like this Dyson cordless vacuum that converts into a handheld and this Swiffer PowerMop that can make hardwood and tile floors shine without significant elbow grease.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Canned Beets Beets are naturally rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide, Malone explained.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
Broader findings from the research show that entertainment IP – across superhero properties, action-adventure franchises, kids’ animation and classic character brands – converts fans to buyers at two to four times the rate of major sports teams and events.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Developed by researchers at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), the system converts moisture-rich coffee grounds into carbon-rich biochar in less than two minutes.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Noun
For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
This converts prose into structured inputs, allowing background AI engines to immediately translate narrative risks into cash flow probability distributions.
—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This Black+Decker cordless vacuum has a slim, lightweight design that’s easy to maneuver and converts into a handheld for messes on furniture, storacases, car seats, and more.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjustable and detachable webbing strap converts this day bag to a versatile clutch.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Circularity’s system converts that waste stream directly into aviation fuel on-site.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Over time, some preachers sought to systematize these tactics for winning converts.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The charge is to use this generational team’s arrival to spur the next generation, to inspire not just the little kids who escorted the players on the pitch for the anthem to dream of scoring a World Cup goal, but to create converts who might otherwise not consider the sport.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.
—
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converts
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Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world.
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Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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Each chair transforms into a full-size foam mattress that's already stored inside -- no air pumps or extra storage required.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
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Four recruits have been hospitalized, according to Castro and a source with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to talk to the press.
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Now that official visits are starting to wind down, more and more teams and recruits are getting a clearer picture about what the future holds for them in the 2027 cycle.
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But the belief died hard, and photography spurred its adherents on.
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In 1619, the Calvinists outlawed their practices, driving adherents underground or into exile.
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Opponents have argued that hanging the Ten Commandments in classrooms proselytizes to students and amounts to religious indoctrination by the government.
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But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
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Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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