1
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comport
But generally, the Bobcats comported themselves well against their Big 12 opponent — in contrast to, for example, Oregon State.
—
Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Strawberry is proud of how Alonso has comported himself throughout his career in the nation's largest media market.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Warner helped this process along by always comporting himself with an ambassadorial cheer.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
And yet, Brian Schmetzer’s side comported itself with capable play, an unflinching determination and some moments of quality that have kept games from ever getting out of hand.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for comport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comport
Verb
-
Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
-
The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Verb
-
Warraich believes that this shift becomes clearer when looking at how autonomous systems behave inside complex environments.—
-
When the solution comes into contact with gold or palladium surfaces, the metals themselves behave as catalysts.—
Verb
-
However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
-
But this place on our planet does not coincide with Earth’s magnetic or geomagnetic South Poles—those are related to the planet’s magnetic field and are located on the Adélie Coast and near Russia’s Vostok Station, respectively.—
Verb
-
Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
-
Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
Verb
-
Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
-
That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
Verb
-
The pregnant driver was killed; the officer was later charged and acquitted.—
-
Three presidents have been impeached, but all were acquitted after the Senate trial.—
Verb
-
Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
-
There is no one organizational system that fits every family and lifestyle, but there are some tips and tricks that help.—
Verb
-
Can Minnesota conduct its own investigation?—
-
Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Cambridge conducted the first large-scale analysis of isotopic and ancient DNA data in cemeteries from early medieval England to assess their migration patterns, according to a press release by the University of Edinburgh.—
Cite this Entry
“Comport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comport. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share