comports

verb

Definition of comportsnext
present tense third-person singular of comport
1
as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days

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2
as in behaves
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comports
  1. corresponds
  2. coincides
  3. carries
  4. conforms
  5. conducts
  6. agrees
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  • That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.
    James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • This coincides with a number of important transitions.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
Verb
  • They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).
    Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Duncan said he was denied access to learn how Arizona conducts executions.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of conducts
Verb
  • Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Jod begrudgingly agrees, and everyone boards the ship, with Wim and Fern manning the turrets, and Neel at the controls.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of agrees
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“Comports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comports. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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