reconciling (to)

Definition of reconciling (to)next
present participle of reconcile (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
Verb
  • This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • On June 17, 2022, 23 years after Kinney disappeared, a family searching for seashells found a long bone sticking out of the sand on Salmon Creek Beach.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Horned Frogs won eight of nine games to finish the season and avoid sweating out their spot on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
  • For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The bathrooms typically feature standing showers but the suite is home to a bathtub.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gas prices crossed an average of $4 a gallon nationally this week and just 24% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling that issue, a new CNN/SSRS poll released March 31 found.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And yet Kyoto is also a modern city with modern comforts, where people live and work amid the legacy of centuries, sustaining and sustained by a living heritage.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In particular, adopting an accepting attitude toward your experiences seems to drive many of the positive effects of mindfulness.
    J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the district is accepting broad development proposals through April 9.
    Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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