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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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
Vast ensured the watch could withstand vibrations and pressure changes and be compatible with the Haven-1 on-board environment.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The speaker is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, and multiple users can personalize their experience with the Bose app.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The new hair dryer is backwards compatible.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
In the same vein, the most important aspect of design is making sure your home is compatible with your lifestyle.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The speaker is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, and multiple users can personalize their experience with the Bose app.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The new hair dryer is backwards compatible.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
In the same vein, the most important aspect of design is making sure your home is compatible with your lifestyle.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
Adjective
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Everything is harder on both ends without the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Winners were chosen by a unanimous vote of 28 jurors from more than 1,000 submissions across television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive/immersive programming and media.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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But within Seattle’s defense — a unit built on balance, depth and consistent pressure — his role still mattered.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, those behind the scenes, the bands, and the festivalgoers seem united on the idea that heavy music can help people break through to a place of clarity and peace.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Araghchi reposted Ghalibaf’s statement on X and defended the assertion that Iran is united.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 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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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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Seven Cubs In 25 Years of Partnership Zoo Atlanta’s relationship with giant pandas stretches back to 1999, when the zoo entered its first cooperative agreement with China.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some art is cooperative, Some not.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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