as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
Lawmakers will also look to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, while increasing spending on defense and border security through the reconciliation process.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
During the reunion special aired earlier this month, Dorit gave fans update on their relationship and if there was hope for reconciliation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Hamas seized control of Gaza from Abbas’ forces in 2007, and reconciliation attempts between the rivals have repeatedly failed.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Financial reconciliation between the parties will take place within two months of Saturday’s game.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
During the reunion special aired earlier this month, Dorit gave fans update on their relationship and if there was hope for reconciliation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Hamas seized control of Gaza from Abbas’ forces in 2007, and reconciliation attempts between the rivals have repeatedly failed.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Financial reconciliation between the parties will take place within two months of Saturday’s game.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
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Although adoption faces technological and user acceptance hurdles, immersive technologies promise revolutionary potential for parsing rapid-fire financial information.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Harriette Cole: My twins are getting snappish over college acceptance Asking Eric: A cemetery guard ruined my father’s funeral, and that was just the start This includes stating your belief that your explanations may not be believed.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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