reconciling (to)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
Verb
  • This could be an eye-opener to what’s really sticking out.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In Beijing, Elliott placed fourth in banked slalom and sixth in snowboard cross with half an inch of his femur bone sticking out of his leg.
    Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 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 ship is equipped with three carbon-fiber masts standing about 226 feet tall, mounted on distinctive balestron rigs.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
  • So standing idly by while Palestinians are being beaten up by settlers is actually soldiers following orders.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • So how are Israelis handling the Iranian onslaught, which erupted a short eight months after the previous round of hostilities concluded?
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • He was limited to just three games in 2024 after sustaining a torn patellar tendon the previous season.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Studios traditionally have offered upfront fees and residuals based upon a film’s or TV show’s earnings—sustaining payments that sometimes continue for years, based on its success.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps enduring the toxic black clouds raining carcinogenic oil over their heads is the final indignity the citizens of Tehran must face before their ultimate salvation.
    Arvand Khosravi, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Katherine has built an incredible track record of bringing premium content to market and building enduring partnerships with top-tier talent that has consistently positioned the studio at the forefront of the industry.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual player performance in violation of Arizona's gambling laws.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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