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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
After a few minutes, the topper conformed nicely to my body with no pressure points.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The Planning Commission usually has the final say on developments that conform to city zoning laws.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
England usually need a steer in the right direction — and not a foreign manager who simply conforms to English ideas.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Criticizing policy, protesting, or even refusing to conform could be enough to put someone on a watchlist.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
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The scale is finely graduated in kilometers and corresponds to the duration divided by the speed of sound (approximately 1,240 km/h).—
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Carrot Wellington This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.—
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By blending digital and traditional methods, businesses can create seamless customer journeys that maximize reach and engagement.—
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Progressive Automation That Frees Up Time Repetitive tasks like sending payment reminders and reconciling invoices shouldn’t consume the workweek.—
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The couple later reconciled, according to a September 2023 social media post from Gatto.—
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
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Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.—
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
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Last year, the CCU increased its connection with Chinese law enforcement agencies and brands, which Amazon said was directly correlated to more than 60 raids, which identified over 100 bad actors.—
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Some weeks are highly correlated and some weeks are not at all.—
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Will either require Teta adjusting his play style (not gonna happen) or Gyökeres needs to make significant changes in his play style to fit.—
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
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It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).—
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There’s just something about his onscreen persona that fits the genre like a glove.—
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conform. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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