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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped
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Recent Examples of amicable
Initially the pair's split seemed amicable, but they were both later granted restraining orders amid claims of domestic violence and a battle for custody of Halo.
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Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
That amicable relationship was on display during the party, and after seeing comments from critical fans, Cooke felt compelled to respond with the below message.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Young and the production are parting on amicable terms.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
On May 15, a source told People that the split seemed amicable, but things have since turned very messy.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amicable
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
That amicable relationship was on display during the party, and after seeing comments from critical fans, Cooke felt compelled to respond with the below message.
—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Young and the production are parting on amicable terms.
—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
On May 15, a source told People that the split seemed amicable, but things have since turned very messy.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
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To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.
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The Pill is also compatible with Android phones via Bluetooth.
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
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Founded in 2008, FunnyFlux is a Korean animation studio creating family-friendly IP for global audiences.
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Enthusiasm is far from unanimous, in these strange, hyperpartisan times, for the nation to come together and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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