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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped
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Recent Examples of amicable
Both sides initially said that the split would be amicable, but the relationship between the two superstars has turned increasingly tense in the two years since.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Current names and entities on the SDN might stay the same, but there might not be large net growth to the list considering his current amicable relationship with Vladimir Putin.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
As a guess, Pittman goes, Venables goes, Stoops and Kentucky make an amicable break, and for the fourth, Lane Kiffin takes another job (maybe Oklahoma).
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The two continued an amicable co-parenting relationship until, in 2020, Rivera suddenly died while trying to save her son during a boating trip.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Current names and entities on the SDN might stay the same, but there might not be large net growth to the list considering his current amicable relationship with Vladimir Putin.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
As a guess, Pittman goes, Venables goes, Stoops and Kentucky make an amicable break, and for the fourth, Lane Kiffin takes another job (maybe Oklahoma).
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The two continued an amicable co-parenting relationship until, in 2020, Rivera suddenly died while trying to save her son during a boating trip.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
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Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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There is a legacy out there of bad harvests and tough winters that by some alchemy brings out the best in people, reminds them to be friendly and kind, and put others first.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision unanimous decision (49-46 x3) Chidi Njokuani def.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The unanimous three-judge panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the administration is likely to succeed in its February appeal, though the two judges appointed by Democratic presidents made clear a challenge could still succeed in the future.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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