How to Use compatible in a Sentence

compatible

adjective
  • This printer is compatible with most PCs.
  • And with a few tweaks to the launcher, the RIM-7 is compatible with the overall Buk system.
    David Axe, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The set is compatible with the ThinQ app, which will send you maintenance tips and alerts.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • Just make sure the size of the vacuum hose is compatible with your shop vac.
    Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023
  • This belt is compatible with a range of iPhones and Galaxy S21.
    Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Note that the 8500 Elite is not compatible with roll-up doors or low-headroom tracks.
    Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023
  • This game is also compatible with Amazon Alexa, who can keep score, teach you the rules, and even play against you.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Schools have to make sure the new data is compatible with their software.
    Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Also, be sure that the board is compatible with your binding set-up.
    Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • This camera is compatible with both I-Type and 600 film.
    Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • It is built to be secure and private, easy to set up, and widely compatible.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Christian said that if tests pan out, the first compatible smartphones should reach consumers in about a year.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Of course, these bricks are all compatible with other Lego sets.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Make sure your phone is compatible: Phone cases aren't one-size-fits-all.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The backpack is compatible with several chest packs that clip right to the shoulder straps.
    Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 8 June 2023
  • All pieces are compatible with all other Magna-Tile sets, like this 32-piece set that’s also on sale for Prime Day.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 July 2023
  • The 5-quart bowl is best suited for small to medium jobs, and the machine is compatible with KitchenAid’s large line of attachments.
    Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The only thing felt isn’t compatible with is the weather, which makes this an indoor-only wreath.
    Sarah Lemire, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
  • This should yield results of parts that are compatible with your mower.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 Mar. 2023
  • On top of that, this formula helps fight frizz and has a lightweight texture that is compatible with all hair types.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The display is compatible with Samsung’s stylus, the S Pen, which snaps magnetically to the edge of the tablet.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The skillets have a stainless steel handle that stays cool and are compatible with most stovetops.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Though it's made by Thule, this attractive, warm bunting is compatible with any stroller with a five-point harness.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 20 Oct. 2023
  • While this cutter is compatible with six tools, a blade is the only tool that’s included.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Each Rockeye weighs hundreds of pounds, and the bombs are not compatible with Ukrainian aircraft.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 4 May 2023
  • None had compatible schedules, resources, and desires, and most had in-laws who wanted their own reunions on the same prime weeks.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The battery and charger come with the blower, and the batteries are compatible with Greenworks’ full line of its 80V Pro products.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Plus, this pendant light is compatible with a dimmer switch—a must for setting the mood for your seasonal soirees.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • If your name comes up as the top match, the OPO confirms with your physician that the donor’s blood type, tissue antigens and other details are compatible with yours.
    Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The tempered glass top is compatible with dry-erase markers and also makes the desk easy to clean while preventing staining or dings.
    Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024

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