as in to coordinate
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
historians have never been able to reconcile the two eyewitness accounts of the battle
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Recent Examples of reconcile
In order to cope with and reconcile the dissonance, victims may experience denial, confusion, and have inconsistent or suppressed memories about the abuse.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
There are other differences, of course, but those could be reconciled.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, the fate of the CTC will hinge on whether lawmakers can reconcile competing priorities—preserving corporate tax cuts, managing the deficit, and supporting working families.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Since the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has been struggling to reconcile its significant losses, not just of the presidency and Senate majority, but of large swaths of formerly reliable Democratic voters.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
There are other differences, of course, but those could be reconciled.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, the fate of the CTC will hinge on whether lawmakers can reconcile competing priorities—preserving corporate tax cuts, managing the deficit, and supporting working families.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Since the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has been struggling to reconcile its significant losses, not just of the presidency and Senate majority, but of large swaths of formerly reliable Democratic voters.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
Verb
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An executive role within the White House to coordinate strategy and funding to achieve talent development goals.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Queen watched a shot being coordinated by VFX supervisor Mark Robinson alongside executive producer Jed Mercurio and also got to use the clapper board.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the material isn’t new to the design world—it’s been integrated into interiors for thousands of years—its popularity hasn’t waned, especially in recent decades.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Spirits brands seamlessly integrate into music, fashion, sports, and pop culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Lunar update While Williams and Wilmore offered new insights into how humans can adapt to life in an extraterrestrial habitat, another pivotal mission helped pave the way for astronauts to venture deeper into space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Not adapting fast enough One of the fastest ways to fall behind in a recession is refusing to pivot when the market shifts.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, a chunkier pair of earrings harmonizes well with thicker bracelets because the visual weight is distributed more evenly throughout the body.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The best white tea perfumes capture the refined note’s calming vibe while showcasing its ability to harmonize with other scents.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2025
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Facial Recognition: Privacy Implications and Algorithmic Bias Privacy watchdogs warn about the troubling implications of merging facial recognition technology with criminal justice data.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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On July 20, 2020, Caesars merged with Eldorado to form Caesars Entertainment with Icahn’s support.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Harris also aligned himself with Casey Nesbit, running unopposed for township clerk, Cassandra Holbert Elston, uncontested reelection as assessor without an opponent, and Antwon Russell, challenged by Republican Tim DeYoung for highway commissioner.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump criticized them on social media, urging them to align with his agenda.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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England usually need a steer in the right direction — and not a foreign manager who simply conforms to English ideas.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Criticizing policy, protesting, or even refusing to conform could be enough to put someone on a watchlist.—
Nisha Whitehead,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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