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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in reconciles
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 adapts
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 conforms
Part of the challenge in para-athletics is finding a way to modify a sport to an athlete whereas an able-bodied competitor conforms to the sport.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforms
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For example, winter corresponds to the water element and is a time to nourish the kidneys, which are responsible for our energy reserves.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s simply too much for the mountainous landscape — the flood damage in Godfrey's area corresponds roughly to what Federal Emergency Management Agency maps suggest would happen in a flood expected once every 500 years.Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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The actress blends storytelling and community to revitalize Black haircare through her leadership at Creme of Nature.Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
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Now, her work aims to create a new visual language that blends the physical and virtual which has earned her editorial in prestigious titles like Dazed, Numero, and V Magazine.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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As the industry adapts, what fuels this transformation?Anushree Jain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The answer isn’t given in the third season of the Netflix show, which adapts Michael Connelly’s book The Gods of Guilt.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2024
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Surprisingly, the crater’s age coincides with Mexico’s Chicxulub impact event, which is thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The reveal coincides with Opening Night Live, the last big video game event of the summer hosted by video game hype meister Geoff Keighley.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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The machine adjusts resistance in real-time, understanding performance levels and capabilities.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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As Graham adjusts to modern-day living, the civil servant must also come to terms with the budding relationship that's forming between them — and what the future may hold for them too.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Bravo agrees and particularly doesn’t recommend buying into fashion items made from recycled plastic bottles.Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Not everyone agrees that capital gains tax shouldn’t be increased to raise public finances.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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This puts it on track for its largest weekly gain in almost two years.Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Each household puts its own unique spin on the holiday, but some Thanksgiving meal traditions remain universal across the South.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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