1
as in influenced
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people
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as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in persuaded
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted
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as in seized
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the bailee converted the goods to his own use
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Recent Examples of converted
Hungarians demonstrated that a moment of divisiveness can be converted into a moment of collective agency.
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Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The oldest bookstore on our list, Baldwin’s Book Barn in western Pennsylvania, was built in 1822 as a farmhouse before William and Lilla Baldwin converted it into the permanent home of their then-roaming bookselling business in 1946.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Vegas went 0 of 4 on the power play while Utah converted its lone opportunity.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Daniels converted his one season at Miami into a pro career.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In turn, the validation produced tens of tons of BHET, which will soon be converted into polyester yarns and fabrics for garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giants’ Abdul Carter is an edge rusher, but he was converted from linebacker at Penn State.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
McFarlane was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB draft as a starter but was converted to a full-time reliever this season.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The rocket will launch from a 532-foot (162-meter) long, 131-foot (40-meter) wide barge, the Dong Fang Hang Tian Gang, which has been specially converted for the purpose.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The oldest bookstore on our list, Baldwin’s Book Barn in western Pennsylvania, was built in 1822 as a farmhouse before William and Lilla Baldwin converted it into the permanent home of their then-roaming bookselling business in 1946.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Vegas went 0 of 4 on the power play while Utah converted its lone opportunity.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Daniels converted his one season at Miami into a pro career.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In turn, the validation produced tens of tons of BHET, which will soon be converted into polyester yarns and fabrics for garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giants’ Abdul Carter is an edge rusher, but he was converted from linebacker at Penn State.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
McFarlane was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB draft as a starter but was converted to a full-time reliever this season.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The rocket will launch from a 532-foot (162-meter) long, 131-foot (40-meter) wide barge, the Dong Fang Hang Tian Gang, which has been specially converted for the purpose.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converted
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At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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But his style, admitted Dupré, has always been heavily influenced by Travis — which can be a challenge when trying to maintain his own identity as an artist, while also honoring Travis' legacy.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Austin is the most liberal city in Texas but it’s also being transformed by tech money.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, the midnight-movie adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show transformed it into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by raucous responses, scant costumes and a sense of communal anarchy.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The inexpensive studio space and the innovative community being formed by his gallery, Library Street Collective, persuaded him to stay.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the end, county officials were persuaded to act.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Authorities also seized multiple weapons, ammunition and explosive devices, the military said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some vessels with links to Iran made attempts to move through the strait, but others are staying away after Iran attacked three ships with gunfire earlier this week and seized two more.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sedum can also be propagated from summer cuttings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The conservative trio of Johnson, Lee, and Scott often presents a powerful negotiating bloc during contentious policy debates, but their previous calls to end the filibuster have not convinced enough of their colleagues.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cemetery officials confiscated the notes and film of the two reporters, saying reporters needed permission to visit the cemetery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israeli police have for years confiscated Palestinian flags from Palestinians, accusing them of disturbing the peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The two firms that have proselytized the recapitalization of enterprise software the most in this field are Thoma Bravo, with about $184 billion in assets, and Vista Equity Partners, with about $100 billion.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Now in its 40th year, the foundation was established in honor of the eponymous chef who began his own culinary school, authored numerous cookbooks and proselytized cooking with whole foods.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Converted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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