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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
The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
The sole is also made from high density memory foam that is super plush and conforms comfortably to your foot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
Spend less time talking about tips, which Colorado conforms to and won’t be subject to state or federal income tax up to the level designated in HR1 and instead focus on lowering interest rates, costs and bringing down the price of goods ahead of Christmas by eliminating these draconian tariffs.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Matbeby Queen-Size Cooling Mattress Pad This queen-size mattress pad conforms over mattresses up to 21 inches deep.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Golub said the project fully conforms to Antioch’s General Plan, zoning standards, and housing element requirements and that the city had already confirmed its compliance.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
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The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.—
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The space, which serves as a center for Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door brand, blends a whiskey-forward bar and a live-music venue inside the former sanctuary.—
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The film blends footage of the 2024 D-Day commemoration in Normandy with interviews with the veterans and their families and archival material.—
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After a lot of ups and downs — and a breakup — the couple reconciles and gets married in the Season 1 finale.—
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Aligning fast joints with slow jets The paper’s central innovation is a multirate MPC design that reconciles the different response speeds of a humanoid’s joint actuators and jet engines.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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Available in multiple denim washes, from light to dark, this option easily adapts to different seasons and settings.—
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The event at San Jose State coincides with the release of the annual Silicon Valley Index, and all those statistics should give Thompson plenty to dive into as the valley remains a region with enormous amounts of wealth and poverty.—
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And the timing coincides with football season.—
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
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The new plan adjusts a person’s payments based on their income, with repayments ranging from 10 to 25 years.—
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The device itself uses a button array designed for rapid input, with low-latency LEDs for clear visual cues in play and an adaptive difficulty system that adjusts challenges based on performance.—
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Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.—
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Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.—
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“Conforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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