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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
For the past few years, Chanel has increased its prices in March and September to reflect inflation in raw materials and harmonize its prices between different regions.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In practice, this could mean harmonizing export-control laws, aligning procurement standards, and coordinating investment in chokepoint components, from semiconductors to optical equipment.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In practice, this could mean harmonizing export-control laws, aligning procurement standards, and coordinating investment in chokepoint components, from semiconductors to optical equipment.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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In order to oust Najib, Mahathir reconciled with Anwar, who was freed thanks to a royal pardon.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Two tracks for the House, Senate The budget blueprint passed earlier this month instructs the House and Senate to craft separate proposals that will eventually need to be reconciled.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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And consider this: From 1969 to the present, 15 of the 20 Supreme Court appointments have been by Republican presidents, even though the Democratic nominees had won the national popular vote in a majority of the corresponding elections.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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For the 2023 Kentucky Derby, the teen wore a sunflower print dress designed by Leo Lin while posing for photos with her father, who coordinated in similar colors.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Lance Poehler, who coordinates breakfast on the Blumenauer Bridge, says each of the hosts takes great pride in their own bridge.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The timing coincided with the e-commerce boom, and Chinese companies like Temu and Shein were able to flood the United States with inexpensive goods.—
Agnes Chang,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Before last year, its most recent popularity uptick coincided with the Great Recession, when crisis-level milk surpluses made the nutrition-dense beverage extra cheap at the same time that American consumers were especially short on cash.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
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According to the College Board, SAT scores correlated closely with first-year college GPA and graduation likelihood, especially when combined with high school GPA.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Historically, these two assets have been highly correlated, but that is no longer the case.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.—
Zainab Usman,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
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If one partner needs space and the other needs closeness, find a middle ground, like agreeing to revisit the conversation after a short break.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And then, meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans all got on the same page and agreed that they can’t be tried for insider trading.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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