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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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
Strategy games require humanlike ability to think across and beyond multiple steps, deal with unpredictable responses, adapt to changing objectives and still conform to a strict rule set.
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Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 16 June 2025
Sartorial choices can be political, like donning a plain smock to signal allegiance to the working class, or balancing the desire to signify status while still conforming to the style of one’s peers.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
Hers had a chirpy, glassy tone that conformed well to the generic, Kidz Bop-style sound that was favored at the time by Disney.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Not to line up and conform to the ideology of those in power.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
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Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 16 June 2025
Sartorial choices can be political, like donning a plain smock to signal allegiance to the working class, or balancing the desire to signify status while still conforming to the style of one’s peers.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
Hers had a chirpy, glassy tone that conformed well to the generic, Kidz Bop-style sound that was favored at the time by Disney.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Not to line up and conform to the ideology of those in power.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conform
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Pro-government preachers across the country have suddenly begun blending iconic, pre-revolutionary patriotic songs into Shiite religious rituals—a mix of nationalism and Islamism that the regime historically avoided but now appears eager to embrace.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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The album’s unique Caribbean energy captures Castro’s time living in Curaçao, where the rapper learned to blend the island’s danzón and kizomba genres into his reggaeton-leaning rhymes.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Mother and daughter reconciled in the Season 3 finale, when Natalie gave birth to her son, Billy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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After finding an old video where her late mother tells her and Bart to always depend on one another, the estranged siblings reconcile and save their father.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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Native Americans during the earliest periods of contact with Europeans in Texas, according to Spanish records, also adapted to the prevailing cycles of seasonal flooding in the state's interior by modifying their economic trade cycles.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The novel was later adapted into a film starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor — herself a guest at the hotel.—
Harold Isaac,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The visit coincided with what would have been the 64th birthday of his late mother, Princess Diana — whose compassion inspired his commitment.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Tesla’s slide over the past year coincided with what was until recently Musk’s outspoken and financially generous support for Trump.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This scrutiny is compounded by data indicating that higher levels of traditional education can sometimes correlate with longer periods of unemployment after graduation.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The numbers themselves are surprisingly difficult to correlate, as some studies count only fully-remote workers, others track the jobs themselves, and others include hybrid positions.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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The Pro Flex 4-in-1 measures and adjusts temperature 1,000 times a second (yes, really) and maxes out at 230°F—a far cry from the 302°F threshold where hair damage begins.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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These agents can independently plan campaigns, test variations, adjust budgets and even launch A/B tests without human intervention.—
Saul Marquez,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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If the standard lens doesn't fit your use case, there's also an Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($96) with a 177-degree field of view, a Macro Lens Mod ($130) for close-ups, and an Anamorphic Lens Mod ($130) with a 21:9 aspect ratio and those sweet, sweet movie-style lens flares.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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The Wings’ usual home court is found at the College Park Center in Arlington, which fits just 7,000 fans.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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