as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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Advertisement Because women are socialized to be responsible, empathetic, and attuned to others’ needs, deciding to leave can result in feelings of guilt and shame.
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Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
However, seeds produced and trialed in similar climates are more likely to be attuned to local day length, temperature swings, seasonal moisture patterns, and common plant diseases.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The city felt sporty and happy, attuned to the outdoors.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But one need not be attuned to meta-clever streaming shows to hear the skeptical call recently unleashed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
However, seeds produced and trialed in similar climates are more likely to be attuned to local day length, temperature swings, seasonal moisture patterns, and common plant diseases.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The city felt sporty and happy, attuned to the outdoors.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But one need not be attuned to meta-clever streaming shows to hear the skeptical call recently unleashed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for attune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attune
reconcile
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In 2020, LaBeouf and Goth seemed to have reconciled, as they were photographed together wearing wedding bands.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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These people wore sackcloth, were sprinkled with ashes and remained apart until they were reconciled with the Christian community.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attune. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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