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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
The Castro indictment still leaves a host of other officials who would not necessarily be amenable to a change in relations with Washington the way that Delcy Rodriguez has been in Venezuela.
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Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Power of attorney may be an option If your intent is to assume control over paying their bills and managing their financial accounts, there are a few ways to do so if the parent is amenable.
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Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
The Good Neighbor Council for Control of Airport Noise was not amenable.
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Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amenable
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Power of attorney may be an option If your intent is to assume control over paying their bills and managing their financial accounts, there are a few ways to do so if the parent is amenable.
—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.
—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
The Good Neighbor Council for Control of Airport Noise was not amenable.
—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amenable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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And until organizations are willing to ask structural questions rather than people questions, the condition will persist — well-documented, carefully measured, and entirely unresolved.
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But so far, shoppers don't appear willing to abandon their summer grilling traditions.
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Second, victims of higher taxes don’t stand still and get sheared like obedient sheep.
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The dogs Kostyukevich saw on Happy K9 Academy’s Instagram page seemed happy and obedient.
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Othram worked with Fort Worth police to identify McCurley as the man responsible.
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The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the airspace, and drone owners are responsible for knowing and abiding by those restrictions.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
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Samsung had previously been found liable in a similar trademark case in 2022, also filed in London, involving third-party apps on its smartwatches.
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In Raney’s view, if the AI misses important context in a bodycam video that could clear someone of wrongdoing, and an officer fails to review it, their department could be held liable.
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
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Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said.
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Most players would be glad to end their careers with 500 appearances — to have almost 1,000 goals is freakish, outlandish, historic.
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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