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How does the verb reconcile contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of reconcile are accommodate, adapt, adjust, and conform. While all these words mean "to bring one thing into correspondence with another," reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible.

tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew

When might accommodate be a better fit than reconcile?

The words accommodate and reconcile can be used in similar contexts, but accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence.

accommodated his political beliefs in order to win

When could adapt be used to replace reconcile?

Although the words adapt and reconcile have much in common, adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances.

adapted themselves to the warmer climate

When can adjust be used instead of reconcile?

While in some cases nearly identical to reconcile, adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.

adjusted the budget to allow for inflation

In what contexts can conform take the place of reconcile?

While the synonyms conform and reconcile are close in meaning, conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle.

refused to conform to society's values

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reconcile And at many universities the process through which differences in institutional values are surfaced and reconciled is unclear, especially as AI initiatives have often sidestepped democratic faculty governance. Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025 The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025 The disconnect between Bishnoi the gangster and Bishnoi the child is starkest in his home village, where residents struggle to reconcile the two. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025 With Frills For those who prefer soft, feminine dressing and aren't sure how to reconcile that with practical biker boots—don’t worry. Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconcile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
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  • But at the heart of this challenge lies the question of how best to coordinate global search efforts for people who don’t want to be found.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The protests are all loosely coordinated, happening almost organically online rather than organized and promoted by traditional activist groups or political institutions.
    Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The results come at a time when thousands of schools are opting to integrate financial skills into their curriculum, while at the same time, reading levels among students have hit all time lows.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond employment, Wilson Administration officials re-segregated bathrooms, lunchrooms, and workspaces in federal buildings that had been integrated since the end of the Civil War.
    Time, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle combined for 239 total yards for the Panthers (183 rushing, 56 receiving) a week after exploding for 234 total yards (206 rushing, 28 receiving) in a win over Miami.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • Kiss of the Spider Woman, as adapted for the screen by writer-director Bill Condon, is both a film version of the 1993 Broadway musical and a love letter to big old-fashioned movie musicals of the 1940s and '50s.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Recipes for pumpkin bread date back to the 1830s and experts trace its roots to early American settlers who adapted European spice breads and puddings using the gourd popular among Native American tribes.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • In the sleek visual, Zayn and Jisoo float through a spaceship, drifting alone before finally finding each other mid-orbit to harmonize on the chorus.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As the moon harmonizes with Venus, your attitude earns a VIP’s respect.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The innovation is part of a growing effort to merge menstrual care with wearable health technology, turning everyday products into tools for early disease detection and better reproductive health monitoring.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Visitors can expect to navigate cinematic projections, explore behind-the-scenes artwork from Toei’s archives, and engage with experiences that merge art and technology.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • By aligning with both the NBA and Cotton Incorporated, Revolve is working to strengthen its connection with consumers through experiential and purpose-driven initiatives that bridge culture, fashion and community engagement.
    Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • When structured well, private debt aligns incentives, not undermines them.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The study’s results show that gamers do not conform to any single archetype of a person, and that the average gamer is both older and less likely to be male than the stereotype might suggest.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This creates pressure on boys to conform to certain male beauty standards.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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