1
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
The exes were not on amicable terms in the years after their divorce, which was finalized in June 2021, and were involved in a heated custody battle involving Hudson.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hinds' departure from Mastodon might not have been an amicable one.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the kind of change that Engine calls for here is generally not the kind of change that comes from an amicable settlement.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
While there are still policy risks, a more amicable relationship could alleviate a major burden.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Hinds' departure from Mastodon might not have been an amicable one.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the kind of change that Engine calls for here is generally not the kind of change that comes from an amicable settlement.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
While there are still policy risks, a more amicable relationship could alleviate a major burden.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
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Lenovo is offering optional accessories like the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, compatible with both tablets, along with device-specific folios and keyboards.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The system is also compatible with high-performance photovoltaic cells, like gallium arsenide (GaAs), a compound semiconductor that boosts overall power conversion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Imavov won that contest via unanimous decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Durham City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to shield city workers against raids and arrests carried out by federal officials, according to The Duke Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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