1
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
Acknowledging that many family law issues find more amicable resolutions outside the courtroom, the firm provides mediation and arbitration services.
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The situation seemed amicable, but the next morning, things took a sharp and unexpected turn.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The exes were not on amicable terms in the years after their divorce, which was finalized in June 2021, and were involved in a heated custody battle involving Hudson.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hinds' departure from Mastodon might not have been an amicable one.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The situation seemed amicable, but the next morning, things took a sharp and unexpected turn.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The exes were not on amicable terms in the years after their divorce, which was finalized in June 2021, and were involved in a heated custody battle involving Hudson.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hinds' departure from Mastodon might not have been an amicable one.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
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Rather than donating, sell or give these items away through expat groups, international student networks, or online marketplaces where someone from a compatible region might need them.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each of the bays on the Orico 40Gbps SSD External SSD enclosure is compatible with M-Key NVMe SSDs in different sizes like 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Either way, get ready for more contested votes rather than the typical unanimous decisions.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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While this is only slightly warmer than what is normal for mid-September for the Gulf Coast, this is 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what is normal for this time of the year for much of the Mississippi Valley -- including for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota and Minnesota.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Great Britain’s winning performance from Friday’s four races, held in bright sunshine and warm gusty breeze, earned driver Dylan Fletcher and his team their second victory of the season.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Penalties on penalties on penalties, gracious hosts, UCLA’s 13 flags Friday gifted the Lobos 116 yards – running the season’s tally to 30 penalties for 275 yards.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goodness gracious, what an adorable little burrito that kid is!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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