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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
That said, Greenland is, and has been, under the control of a longstanding and amenable ally.
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Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The hope would be renegotiating for a more cap-friendly deal, but Fitzpatrick would need to be amenable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Tucker is believed to be amenable to playing left field to accommodate Soto, and Soto could be amenable to playing left field as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The hope would be renegotiating for a more cap-friendly deal, but Fitzpatrick would need to be amenable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Tucker is believed to be amenable to playing left field to accommodate Soto, and Soto could be amenable to playing left field as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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There’s a lot of fear of China in Japan, economically and militarily, and, even though people understand there’s interdependence between the two countries, Takaichi is seen as being willing to stand up to China, which inspires a kind of nationalism.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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One question that came up is what else any city would be willing or unwilling to fly.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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State officials argue the conditions violate the constitutional rights of inmates and could be responsible for the high number of in-custody deaths.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Americans broadly disapprove of how Trump has handled the economy, immigration, and the cost of living—the three issues most responsible for putting him back in the White House.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Check out new opportunities and be ready to act fast on them.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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With Carlton, newcomer Aaliyah Crump and sophomore guard Jordan Lee — who's showing signs of getting her offensive groove back — settling into solid support roles, the Horns still have the overall look of a group ready to make a return to the Final Four.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The jury did not find Uber liable for negligence or design defects, and the company was not ordered to pay punitive damages.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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In his verdict, Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court found the British colonial administration liable for the killings and ruled that the British government should also tender formal apologies to the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Porter seemed less inclined to alter a recent rule change that grouped coaches and contributors with old-time players that played a role in Belichick missing out despite winning a record six Super Bowls as a head coach.—
Josh Dubow,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Porter didn’t seem inclined to change that process, saying that for more than 50 years coaches and contributors were grouped with players before changes about 10 years ago.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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