1
as in unanimous
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
didn't think that they'd be compatible as roommates
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a theory that is compatible with what we already know about early man
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Recent Examples of compatible
Protect your new iPhone 17 Pro Max with this leather case that includes a simple rear pocket for essential cards and is fully MagSafe compatible.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Previously, the MagSafe Battery Pack was compatible with all devices in the iPhone 12, 13, and 14 series before being discontinued in 2023.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Basically, these genetic modifications make pig kidneys more compatible with human recipients.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Due to its fat content, ghee is compatible with a keto diet.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Previously, the MagSafe Battery Pack was compatible with all devices in the iPhone 12, 13, and 14 series before being discontinued in 2023.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Basically, these genetic modifications make pig kidneys more compatible with human recipients.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Due to its fat content, ghee is compatible with a keto diet.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Either way, get ready for more contested votes rather than the typical unanimous decisions.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan had to learn the nuances associated with relief work, from arm care to consistent throwing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re getting outflanked on defense on a consistent basis by basic, basic concepts by Indianapolis.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The one-two punch aims to put Republicans on notice and sends a political message to the Democrats’ liberal base — which was furious after Schumer helped usher an earlier spending bill into law — that party leaders are united, at least for a moment, and itching for a fight.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Without universal regulations, the lack of standardized equipment will slow development, raise cost and hinder the ability of countries to work in a united manner on climate issues.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Carleton University found that people with names like Renee, Liam or Noelle—which include soft, flowing consonant sounds—were more likely to be favored for certain roles over people with names like Greta, Tate or Krista, whose names contain harsher sounds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The driver has been fully cooperative with investigators.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, cooperative and validating communication can help when problems are minor or unchangeable.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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