CONFORMING (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

conforming (to or with)

verb

present participle of conform (to or with)

as in according

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The district plans to make about $1 million in reductions during the 2027-28 academic year regardless of the referendum, according an infographic from the district.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Technicians are always on standby during an election, according the county.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

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Paltrow has a knack for finding unique, instantly covetable pieces, and her charcoal gray cardigan with a matching thin scarf is no exception.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
Layering a vest under a blazer or coat in a similar, but not totally matching, hue can actually look even more intentional if styled well.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

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Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
The blending magic is in the tapered base of the container, which creates an exceptionally powerful vortex.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of blending

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For example, the symphony orchestra’s rehearsal space and orchestra pit are located on corresponding underground floors, allowing for convenient horizontal transport of large instruments.

— Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

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