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
Rosemary’s dual role was to carry on his legacy on the outside and reconcile his fantasies with reality on the inside.
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Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
But Steve was working on this effort to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
But in March 2025, the on-again-off-again couple appeared to reconcile, as Gayheart requested to dismiss the petition.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The chambers still need to reconcile the two versions of the bill — one with some funding, one without any — before the budget goes to Polis.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
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Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
But Steve was working on this effort to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
But in March 2025, the on-again-off-again couple appeared to reconcile, as Gayheart requested to dismiss the petition.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The chambers still need to reconcile the two versions of the bill — one with some funding, one without any — before the budget goes to Polis.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
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The march was coordinated by Dennis Hayes, who was a student at the time and is now a board member for EarthDay.org, according to Davies.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hough coordinated her look with black platform sandal heels, a statement belt and sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than 15,000 square feet was added and integrated with the clubhouse’s exterior while preserving millwork, chandeliers and fireplaces.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the upheaval taught him to adapt quickly — a quality that has served him well in his football career, which began with the Vikings’ heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers.—
Greg Hanlon,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The companies that focus on developing curiosity, aligning strengths, and supporting growth will build workplaces where people want to stay, contribute, and lead.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every ingredient is vetted to align with the brand’s values.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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