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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Recent Examples of attune
Born in Zimbabwe to British parents and raised in South Africa, Linda has always been attuned to her artistic side, fulfilling creativity as a painter, backdrop creator, and lighting and set designer.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In his editing and camera movement, the director is attuned to the song’s distinctive rhythm.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Tillman is attuned to humanity’s animalness, and animals themselves.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In his editing and camera movement, the director is attuned to the song’s distinctive rhythm.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Tillman is attuned to humanity’s animalness, and animals themselves.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attune
reconcile
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In order to oust Najib, Mahathir reconciled with Anwar, who was freed thanks to a royal pardon.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Two tracks for the House, Senate The budget blueprint passed earlier this month instructs the House and Senate to craft separate proposals that will eventually need to be reconciled.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attune. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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