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
Ishikawa, who in addition to directing and editing A Pale View of Hills also wrote the screenplay, is most confident with the Nagasaki timeline, which conforms to a conventional family drama.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Lawmakers are expected to work through the weekend to craft final budget bills that will conform to the overall targets.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Lawmakers are expected to work through the weekend to craft final budget bills that will conform to the overall targets.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 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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Names will correspond with their locations. Clubhouse540, for instance, is named after the Zip code of its address, 60540.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Whitten reconciled creative impulses that often seemed diametrically opposed.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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In June 2013, Tish filed for divorce, but a month later, the couple had once again reconciled.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
28 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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The Prom Queen, meanwhile, is adapted from Stine's 1992 book of the same name, which was the 15th installment in the original Fear Street series.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Trump Media’s announcement also coincides with the start of the bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas where Vice President JD Vance, Trump Media board member Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are expected to speak.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Harry’s trip to China coincides with King Charles’ royal visit to Canada.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Going back to the housing crisis, stocks and bonds and have been tightly correlated.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Specific words for pain can correlate with the underlying causes of it—and different causes point to different approaches to relief.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The telescopic shaft adjusts the total length as needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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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The chart blends streaming activity, sales, and radio airplay to determine which compositions that fit this particular definition are the most popular.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Holmgren appears to be the center — at least through one game — whose versatile skill set fits a series that is tilting small.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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