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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
To Mazlish, a finance quant turned life sciences entrepreneur, the work seemed amenable to automation with a computer program.
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Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Sigamani said an amenable solution for such a mistake often could be negotiated in the past with the Department of Homeland Security, but apparently not this time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Just make sure to do this while temperatures are still warm, since succulents of any kind are not amenable to rooting in cold weather, and if the cold is accompanied by moist soil, the cuttings are likely to rot.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
If the 24-year-old is enjoying a strong, healthy campaign, rival clubs may be more amenable to picking up his salary.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Sigamani said an amenable solution for such a mistake often could be negotiated in the past with the Department of Homeland Security, but apparently not this time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Just make sure to do this while temperatures are still warm, since succulents of any kind are not amenable to rooting in cold weather, and if the cold is accompanied by moist soil, the cuttings are likely to rot.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
If the 24-year-old is enjoying a strong, healthy campaign, rival clubs may be more amenable to picking up his salary.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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The houses, often apartments inside the city’s tall residential buildings, strike so much fear among residents that anyone willing to live there can negotiate hefty discounts in one of the world’s most expensive property markets.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are real questions about how much more consumers are willing or able to pay.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s a difference, school leaders said, between building the confidence of girls, whom society expects to be obedient and agreeable, and building the confidence of boys, who get different societal messages.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tyrell Corporation, a powerful company that created the replicants and profits from sending them to work on distant colonies, sees them as nothing more than obedient workers.—
Claire A. Simmers,
The Conversation,
25 Sep. 2025
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The image quickly drew astonishment and amusement from Reddit users, who could not believe the apparent lack of awareness—or concern—by the neighbors responsible.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Following a 2023 trial, a Florida jury found the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital liable for false imprisonment, battery, fraudulent billing, wrongful death and intentional infliction of emotional distress — allegations by Kowalski's family that were documented in the Netflix documentary.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Such an ambitious agenda assumes a counterpart who is either inclined or compelled to cooperate.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The new rule requires pillows to be firm enough to prevent suffocation and flat enough to prevent an inclined position of a baby’s head and neck.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Harrison would have been glad of the assist, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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