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
After a few minutes, the topper conformed nicely to my body with no pressure points.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The Planning Commission usually has the final say on developments that conform to city zoning laws.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
England usually need a steer in the right direction — and not a foreign manager who simply conforms to English ideas.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Criticizing policy, protesting, or even refusing to conform could be enough to put someone on a watchlist.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The Planning Commission usually has the final say on developments that conform to city zoning laws.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
England usually need a steer in the right direction — and not a foreign manager who simply conforms to English ideas.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Criticizing policy, protesting, or even refusing to conform could be enough to put someone on a watchlist.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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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,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those treatments corresponded to a pet theory of the Geiers that autism stemmed from the interaction of mercury in thimerosal with testosterone, and therefore that reducing testosterone would address autism.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Students used natural light to expose their cyanotypes on both fabric and paper and experimented with blending artistic techniques and organic materials.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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Grace Wales Bonner has elevated her namesake label to become a global force–she’s done so by blending European tailoring with her Caribbean heritage.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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After the family moved to California in the summer, Quaid filed for divorce from Buffington in November 2012 before the two reconciled again, dismissing the divorce in September 2013.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some researchers attempted to reconcile these differences by suggesting that Prototaxites might be a giant lichen (a symbiotic association between fungi and photosynthetic partners), other studies instead pointed to its entirely distinct molecular fingerprint.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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His research, over many years, also found that contributions from political parties correlated with subsequent judicial voting in election disputes over issues such as ballot counting or candidate eligibility.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
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The outcome result is not perfectly correlated with the spending.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s just something about his onscreen persona that fits the genre like a glove.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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