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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the list conforms with the contents of the trunk
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely
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as in to reconcile
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 to adapt
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 conform
Writers had to conform to ideological rules; many works were banned outright.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The Wausau Ethics Board recently ruled the mayor violated the City of Wausau’s Code of Ethics and ordered the mayor to conform his actions to the city's code of ethics.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
So why doesn’t Logano just conform to the more pessimistic outlook instead of trying to infuse others with brightness?
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
But the movie is also about a different kind of horror associated with having a child — Valeria is being forced to conform to the role of mother, with the sometimes suffocating restrictions of traditional family values.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
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The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.—
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Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well.—
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The hit Taylor Sheridan series was inspired by the real-life oil boom in West Texas and stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, an oil man who has reconciled with his firecracker ex-wife, Angela (Larter).—
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People had previously reported their breakup in August 2025, but the pair appeared to reconcile in September before splitting for good in October.—
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
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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.—
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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.—
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
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There is no one organizational system that fits every family and lifestyle, but there are some tips and tricks that help.—
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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