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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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2
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
These qubits, if made, would be much more robust to noise than other approaches, and are more readily amenable to scaling.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Apr. 2025
Clearly, these are all areas amenable for further research.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though it’s no longer sold in the U.S., the Fit received high marks for its amenable overall performance, good fuel economy and its surprisingly roomy cabin that included second row-row seats that could both fold flat and tumble forward to accommodate taller objects.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Zelensky said President Donald Trump had received on his desk a fresh document proposing a path forward in negotiations more amenable to Ukraine and its European allies.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Apr. 2025
Clearly, these are all areas amenable for further research.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though it’s no longer sold in the U.S., the Fit received high marks for its amenable overall performance, good fuel economy and its surprisingly roomy cabin that included second row-row seats that could both fold flat and tumble forward to accommodate taller objects.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Zelensky said President Donald Trump had received on his desk a fresh document proposing a path forward in negotiations more amenable to Ukraine and its European allies.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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Chinese President Xi Jinping also sent a congratulatory message to Lee, saying that Beijing is willing to work with Seoul to advance their cooperative partnership for the benefit of the countries’ peoples, according to state broadcaster CCTV.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to support his ideas on halting asylum migration.—
Bart H. Meijer,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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They’re done being obedient to an archaic and broken system.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2024
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Parker was responsible for batting in all four of the team's runs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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However, Reuters reports that Egyptian transport minister Kamel al-Wazir recently told a conference in Egypt that the planning stage for a bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has been completed, and that his country is ready to implement it at any time.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The shelter has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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However, the absence of formal requirements means that the owner of the sole proprietorship can be personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations, including tax bills and legal awards.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The jury found the county, Spitzer and Nelson liable for $3 million in damages, including $1.5 million for past emotional distress.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The reason is that employees who are inclined to violate a nondisclosure agreement are also inclined to violate a noncompete.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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In her view, Gen Z grads are less inclined to assertively chase opportunities — including taking jobs that aren’t necessarily their dream roles.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Many billionaires appear glad to part with lots of their money for a shot at living forever.—
Dobromir Rahnev,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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