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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciling
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 adapting
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 conforming
Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Among them, some of the city’s industrial land is dotted by non-conforming uses such as schools, housing and offices, and some of the employers included in the study sit outside of industrial areas.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Some transgender and gender non-conforming students were dismayed to lose the building's only unisex bathrooms.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Singer Kelis has always been rebellious and non-conforming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Jess Goldberg, Stone Butch Blues’ protagonist, is forced to pass as a man for safety due to the dangers of being an openly gender non-conforming person in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Baystate offered counseling for gender non-conforming youth, and the endocrinology department had experience in prescribing hormone therapy.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Among them, some of the city’s industrial land is dotted by non-conforming uses such as schools, housing and offices, and some of the employers included in the study sit outside of industrial areas.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Some transgender and gender non-conforming students were dismayed to lose the building's only unisex bathrooms.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Singer Kelis has always been rebellious and non-conforming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Jess Goldberg, Stone Butch Blues’ protagonist, is forced to pass as a man for safety due to the dangers of being an openly gender non-conforming person in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
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But within Seattle’s defense — a unit built on balance, depth and consistent pressure — his role still mattered.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights corresponding to the love story.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keeping a running total and reconciling it with the estate’s bank statements can help ensure accurate accounting throughout probate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?—
Ryan Parker,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 June 2022
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Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.—
Nandi Howard,
Essence,
18 May 2021
Verb
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Legoland Florida theme park will introduce the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience this summer, coinciding with the global soccer (aka football) tournament.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Repairs to the wharf began in November, coinciding with the quieter season to minimize impacts on nearby businesses, visitors and protected wildlife.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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