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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
Many seed companies offer a compatible pollinator with their seeds, says Gorlin-Crenshaw.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The successful transplant was remarkable at the time because dialysis, which helps a patient survive until a compatible donor is found, had not yet been developed; and because immunosuppressants had not been developed to protect the transplanted kidney from rejection.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Finished in vibrant colors and outfitted with stay-cool handles to keep your cooking comfortable and compatible with all stovetops, except induction.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Some Apple Intelligence features, like higher limits on image generation and descriptions of footage from smart home cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit system, will require an iCloud+ subscription.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The successful transplant was remarkable at the time because dialysis, which helps a patient survive until a compatible donor is found, had not yet been developed; and because immunosuppressants had not been developed to protect the transplanted kidney from rejection.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Finished in vibrant colors and outfitted with stay-cool handles to keep your cooking comfortable and compatible with all stovetops, except induction.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Some Apple Intelligence features, like higher limits on image generation and descriptions of footage from smart home cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit system, will require an iCloud+ subscription.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
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Despite the panel’s unanimous endorsement, questions remain about whether Americans will be able to get the vaccine, called mFlusiva, this fall.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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The unanimous appeals court decision tosses a February district court ruling that ordered the National Parks Service (NPS) to restore the panels that were removed from the site.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The timeline isn’t fully consistent either.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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To maintain a consistent level of moisture stick your finger into the soil at the base of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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The approval Monday was met with united criticism by Republicans, who not only disagreed with the budget’s policies, but also said the deal did not placate concerns about the state’s financial health.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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New York City has never been more united in jubilation.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.—
David Szondy
June 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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