1
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days
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2
as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time
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Recent Examples of comport
Apple’s Tim Cook comported himself somewhat similarly.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Others are unabashedly earnest in their enthusiasm, comporting the anachronistic typeface of Publishers Marketplace into new-media forms: dancing around it enthusiastically in a TikTok green screen, posting it alongside baby photos of themselves.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
But they’re also known for their style, their attitude, their mystique: Didion, with her undersize body, her oversize sunglasses, her Pall Malls and Stingrays and migraines, and Tartt, looking like a female Sebastian Flyte, comporting herself like a southern J.D. Salinger.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
There is no indication the 49ers have been disappointed in terms of how their new veterans have comported themselves professionally.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Others are unabashedly earnest in their enthusiasm, comporting the anachronistic typeface of Publishers Marketplace into new-media forms: dancing around it enthusiastically in a TikTok green screen, posting it alongside baby photos of themselves.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
But they’re also known for their style, their attitude, their mystique: Didion, with her undersize body, her oversize sunglasses, her Pall Malls and Stingrays and migraines, and Tartt, looking like a female Sebastian Flyte, comporting herself like a southern J.D. Salinger.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
There is no indication the 49ers have been disappointed in terms of how their new veterans have comported themselves professionally.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comport
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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And the Trump administration is behaving the same terroristic way as Pinochet and others have done in the hemisphere.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that can affect how people interact with others, communicate, learn and behave, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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For all their strong-arm tactics, these two carry themselves as formidable businessmen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges carry a combined sentence of 24 to 62 years in prison, Drummond said, and up to $260,000 in fines.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 24-year-old was acquitted of capital murder, which would not have given him the option for parole.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Officers Edward Nero and Garrett Miller previously accepted minor administrative discipline, Lt. Brian Rice and Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. were acquitted by police trial boards, and Officer William Porter did not face administrative charges.—
Steve Earley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beat together cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, a survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners conducted by Clever Real Estate found that 94 percent of respondents had taken on a major renovation project in the past five years.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police are also conducting an internal investigation, Schei said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Comport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comport. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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