reconciling

present participle of reconcile

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Recent Examples of reconciling Analysts spend 70% of their time collecting and reconciling data across systems rather than actually analyzing it. Andy Kohm, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Director Michiel Van Erp draws memorable performances from his cast while screenwriter Frank Houtappels’ wistful story reminds us of a bygone era and how reconciling with your past can sometimes be the hardest thing to do. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Jay has just one hour of oxygen left to forge an escape, applying the knowledge and skill set his late father passed on to him, while also reconciling their strained relationship in the process. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society. Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 The actor points specifically to the season 22 finale, in which Owen saves a family during a catastrophic bridge collapse before reconciling with Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and leaving Seattle for Paris. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 The volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026 The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that. John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026 Keeping a running total and reconciling it with the estate’s bank statements can help ensure accurate accounting throughout probate. Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
Verb
  • Baldwin said Colorado is coordinating with federal agencies, public health officials and wildlife managers to ensure the state is prepared if a case is detected.
    Tori Mason, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • But, before that, a lot of that load was taken on by Hiro in terms of managing the band’s bank account and coordinating touring transportation and stuff like that.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • By integrating Hyperon into its humanoid robots, Mind Children aims to create machines capable of understanding context, processing complex information, and responding more naturally to human interactions.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
  • Changes in the way Nielsen measures ratings (including integrating out of home viewing and big data) that tend to give live sports a bump have helped too.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, outside Santiago, Chile, Casa Oruga is a modern home that demonstrates the possibilities of combining design-forward architecture and economical shipping containers.
    Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • That includes Musk's xAI company merging with SpaceX before the company's record-setting initial public offering on Friday as well as SpaceX purchasing vehicles from Tesla.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
  • From the color to the craftsmanship, the Chloé dress gave seasonal dressing a playful bent, merging comfort with elevated style.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Seasonal peaks in fine particles in 2025 correlated with water clarity, aligning with findings from recent years.
    Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
    John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Leaders like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have modeled this by harmonizing empathy with clarity, demonstrating that sensitivity and distributed leadership can mobilize collective action more effectively than heroic command.
    Lourdes Mestre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The challenge will continue to be balancing flexibility with efficiency.
    Omar Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Ben had an incredible instinct for balancing comedy and discomfort.
    Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

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