conformed

past tense of conform
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Recent Examples of conformed As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup. — Kevin Baxter follow june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The league has conformed to The King’s whims. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026 The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformed
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The shade that looks most natural may depend on skin tone, application and how much the dots are blended.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.
    — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Gramm revealed that the two reconciled prior to the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 1945, the British people also expected a peace dividend—the welfare state—that could not be reconciled with the costs of maintaining a global empire.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the MacBook Neo runs on an A18 Pro chip, first released in iPhones and adapted to run macOS.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The disclosure came in a filing on Wednesday that coincided with Meta's third-quarter earnings report, and represents a first among California's megacap tech companies.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The former center grabbed headlines in March for commenting on a Rangers loss that coincided with the team’s Pride Night celebration.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The International Monetary Fund warned this month that growing leverage, crowded positions and correlated selling from hedge funds could create potential stability risks.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzed 2024 survey data and found that broader perceptions of science and scientists are much more strongly correlated to vaccine uptake than partisan differences.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To compare years, The Post adjusted each cost back from 2025 using federal price indexes and HUD rents.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The arm can also be adjusted at two hinges, allowing for more flexibility.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • For decades, Democrats and Republicans alike have agreed that the terrorists in Tehran, who have been killing Americans for 47 years, cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Moscow and Beijing last week have agreed to expand freight traffic along Arctic shipping corridors, increase services between their ports and deepen cooperation on building polar vessels.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Conformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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