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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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2
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
The Hydra Connect app is not compatible with macOS, but the trackpad itself can still function on your MacBook in basic point-and-click mode.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The update is available for all iPads and iPhones that are compatible with the iOS 26 update.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
In searching homes on Friday, FBI agents found multiple AR-15-style rifles, shotguns, handguns and tactical vets, as well as more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition compatible with the AR-15-style rifles, the complaint said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The new chargers will be split roughly half and half between those compatible with Tesla cars and those with different plug shapes and other features.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The update is available for all iPads and iPhones that are compatible with the iOS 26 update.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
In searching homes on Friday, FBI agents found multiple AR-15-style rifles, shotguns, handguns and tactical vets, as well as more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition compatible with the AR-15-style rifles, the complaint said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The new chargers will be split roughly half and half between those compatible with Tesla cars and those with different plug shapes and other features.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
Adjective
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The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that’s designed to give consumers more choices.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Federal prosecutors sought a sentence of roughly 30 years, consistent with sentencing guidelines.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Roujol believes the most transformative element of the L’Oréal-Kering Beauty deal is the groups’ teaming together as a united force in wellness and longevity, which has massive potential.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the talk in the sport for well over a year is that the owners are more united than in the past in wanting a salary cap and are ready to go to extremes to get one.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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