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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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Motherboard manufacturer MaxSun has listed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its specifications in a CPU support list, seemingly conforming these details for the first time.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The knit fabric is soft and flexible, conforming nicely to the shape of my feet.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Maher was not the only Olympian who faced criticism for not conforming to traditional models of femininity.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Those films pretty much delivered (to varying degrees) the expected, recognized versions of superheroes, conforming mostly to audience preferences for those characters and/or superheroes in general.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Motherboard manufacturer MaxSun has listed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its specifications in a CPU support list, seemingly conforming these details for the first time.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The knit fabric is soft and flexible, conforming nicely to the shape of my feet.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Maher was not the only Olympian who faced criticism for not conforming to traditional models of femininity.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Those films pretty much delivered (to varying degrees) the expected, recognized versions of superheroes, conforming mostly to audience preferences for those characters and/or superheroes in general.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
Adjective
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Brands need to ensure a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, whether online or offline.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Castillo is a three-time All-Star and has been remarkably consistent since 2019.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The number of reposts and times a post is quoted is now listed only numerically, next to the icons for the corresponding interaction.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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With winter on the horizon, Artisans of Wine and Food offers the perfect opportunity to escape the cold and explore an entirely new frontier of dining, with the flavors of California and Florida blending together to showcase the splendor of both west coast and east coast dining all at once.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This playful drink nods to the iconic line from Shrek, blending gin, Licor 43, cold brew, oat milk, and gingerbread syrup.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In particular, embodiments describe protective cover layer structures that may be implemented in curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display modules, and in particular with curved, flexible, conformable and foldable display panels.Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Apr. 2021
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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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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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For Jordan, the decision to sell quickly meant adjusting her expectations.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This was after adjusting for bonds listed across multiple platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The tool combines the brand's signature gentle percussive therapy with a set of interchangeable treatment rings to relieve tension in the neck and jaw.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mixed Messages: Dogs don't understand synonyms or interchangeable cues.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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