1
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all
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Recent Examples of harmonize
The bank also wants to boost intra-African trade by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to reduce freight costs and non-tariff barriers, and harmonize product standards.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Face your fears with a new attitude as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
On the palate, a rich fullness unfolds, harmonizing toffee and cherry with subtle oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
To break down these impediments to growth, the EU needs to improve cross-border infrastructure (including in energy), harmonize capital market regulations, and remove remaining intra-EU trade frictions.
—Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Face your fears with a new attitude as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
On the palate, a rich fullness unfolds, harmonizing toffee and cherry with subtle oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
To break down these impediments to growth, the EU needs to improve cross-border infrastructure (including in energy), harmonize capital market regulations, and remove remaining intra-EU trade frictions.
—Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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The album’s unique Caribbean energy captures Castro’s time living in Curaçao, where the rapper learned to blend the island’s danzón and kizomba genres into his reggaeton-leaning rhymes.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Pro-government preachers across the country have suddenly begun blending iconic, pre-revolutionary patriotic songs into Shiite religious rituals—a mix of nationalism and Islamism that the regime historically avoided but now appears eager to embrace.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Mother and daughter reconciled in the Season 3 finale, when Natalie gave birth to her son, Billy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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After finding an old video where her late mother tells her and Bart to always depend on one another, the estranged siblings reconcile and save their father.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact and Northeast Coordination Center coordinated the deployment.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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Last month, the Baltic governments met to coordinate a mass evacuation plan in the event of war, possibly spurred by fears over Zapad 2025, a large joint Russian-Belarusian military exercise.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2025
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The first episode of Beyond the Villa coincides with the season 7 finale of Love Island USA on July 13 at 9 p.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Why is it called 'Buck Moon'? July's full moon coincides with when male deer antlers are at peak growth.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As most states conform to federal definitions for determining income and deductions, this means that the tax rate for gambling income has the potential to be even higher than the 74% rate illustrated in the example.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These changes do not require the two-step 28-day process of normal rule changes because this would be a change to conform to law, under Civil Code 4355(b)(4).—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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With Mitchell agreeing to his new two-year, $24 million deal with the Heat on Saturday, his salary for this upcoming season can start as low as $11.5 million.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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