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
The pressure to conform or compromise is real, but staying true to your principles creates a foundation for lasting trust and meaningful success.
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Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Unlike picks in our guide, this is a softer mattress for sleepers who might look for a memory foam mattress that conforms to their bodies.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
There is a vast tide of Imperial functionaries, from soldiers to bureaucrats to technicians, all conforming to survive the predations of the Emperor’s whims.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump, meanwhile, will feel little pressure to conform to reality.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Unlike picks in our guide, this is a softer mattress for sleepers who might look for a memory foam mattress that conforms to their bodies.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
There is a vast tide of Imperial functionaries, from soldiers to bureaucrats to technicians, all conforming to survive the predations of the Emperor’s whims.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump, meanwhile, will feel little pressure to conform to reality.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.—
Ruth Igielnik,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? New Insight Into Eureka Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Vishal Kothari, the founder of VAK, a jewelry brand in Mumbai, has tried to blend his Indian heritage with a modern, skin-aware sensuality.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The couple went their separate ways in 1994, before reconciling and getting married in 1997.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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He was sometimes likened to Nelson Mandela, that other legendary political prisoner of the Cold War, who similarly spent his postwar life working to reconcile his countrymen and extolling the virtues of nonviolence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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But how exactly should an investment strategy adapt as risk tolerance evolves? Risk Tolerance And Age: Emotions And Investing There is no one-size-fits-all strategy based purely on age.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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The launch of the fund coincides with major sports leagues making multiple changes to ownership rules related to institutional investment.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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Their arrival coincides with President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to end refugee admissions from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and the Republic of Congo.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The researchers found that outward response and inner awareness were not always correlated: The most physically responsive patients were not necessarily the ones with the clearest signs of brain activity when asked to imagine the tasks.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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For much of 2024, Strategy’s stock has been highly correlated with bitcoin, often rising and falling in sync with the underlying asset.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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That's starting with support for Gmail, which allows AI Mode to adjust based on things like booking emails and online purchase receipts.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Big 10 and should be able to fit nicely in Cincinnati’s offense with Brendan Sorsby.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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In the present day, the planet's volume can fit 1,321 Earths.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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