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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
The hope would be renegotiating for a more cap-friendly deal, but Fitzpatrick would need to be amenable.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
However, not every player has been as amenable to such deals.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Tucker is believed to be amenable to playing left field to accommodate Soto, and Soto could be amenable to playing left field as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
However, not every player has been as amenable to such deals.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Tucker is believed to be amenable to playing left field to accommodate Soto, and Soto could be amenable to playing left field as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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Yet, data center demand has spiked with the AI boom, and developers have increasingly been willing to consider demand response.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Despite initial messaging, the players have been less willing to invoke a work stoppage after authorizing a strike through a vote back in December.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The generals reduced even their limited need for an obedient prime minister.—
Mohammed Hanif,
Time,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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There were unfounded rumors that Joseph's father, who died in 2006, was somehow responsible.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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This kind of collagen is responsible for your skin’s elasticity and the healthy shine of your hair and nails.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McClain had just finished up her associate's degree and was ready to transfer elsewhere.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Enter this one-pan version that serves eight and is ready in about an hour—most of which is baking time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The jury did not find Uber liable for negligence or design defects, and the company was not ordered to pay punitive damages.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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In his verdict, Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court found the British colonial administration liable for the killings and ruled that the British government should also tender formal apologies to the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Teams might be less inclined to offer a blockbuster package for Antetokounmpo without knowing the full scope of his injury.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Senate Democrats were initially frustrated by the DHS bill, many still seemed inclined to vote for the entire appropriations package rather than risk a partial shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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