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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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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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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Frosty Fusions will blend a customer’s choice of sauce with additional mix-ins for a custom flavor experience.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
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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Ultimately, Croce is conversing with himself: negotiating, bemusing, or reconciling his feelings.—
Derek Scancarelli,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 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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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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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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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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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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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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Console tables offer a solution, but only if they are designed to fit smaller spaces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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