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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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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
Is That My Brand? A society that only values people based on their ability to conform is a society that fails us all.
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Jessica Smith, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Something about the peach light feels abnormal—does not conform to the sense of dusk.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
Material: Foam, gel, and latex conform to your body’s shape to help relieve pressure points and encourage proper body alignment and reduce pain throughout the back.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Drivers need to be corralled; red light cameras can help conform conduct.
—John Q. Gale, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Smith, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Something about the peach light feels abnormal—does not conform to the sense of dusk.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
Material: Foam, gel, and latex conform to your body’s shape to help relieve pressure points and encourage proper body alignment and reduce pain throughout the back.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Drivers need to be corralled; red light cameras can help conform conduct.
—John Q. Gale, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to blend their love for basketball with cannabis, enhancing the communal and celebratory atmosphere of the tournament.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The collection blends Puma’s athletic roots with Smith’s high-fashion touch, resulting in apparel and footwear pieces that are both sporty and luxurious.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Are individuals prepared to reconcile their tech habits with the environmental consequences?—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The suspect and victim had decided to reconcile and arranged for a meeting.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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As hiring slows and employers grow pickier, job seekers must adapt strategically to stand out.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ibsen’s original play was adapted by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe for the new staging at Lincoln Center, which is directed by Jack O’Brien.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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These increases were closely correlated with improvements in foraging conditions, particularly large increases in anchovies.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The results were comparable and higher resting heart rate readings also correlated with higher body mass index and lower cardiovascular fitness.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is a threshold amount adjusted annually for inflation (currently $64,000 in 2025).—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fourth quarter prices fall, rates rise Home list prices fell slightly (-4%) in the fourth quarter, after adjusting for inflation.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Pickles Pickles, like olives, contain a small amount of carbohydrates but can easily fit into a low-carb diet.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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Look for the Patriots to also target mid-level veterans on defense who fit the new vision for Mike Vrabel's defense.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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