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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
Always be sure to test in an inconspicuous spot and confirm that the surface is compatible before cleaning.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco are compatible, according to the list.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
From afar, her takes may appear sensible, and at times, even compatible with sound medical advice.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
These brush heads feature extra-soft bristles for sensitive gums and are compatible with the entire lineup of Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush handles, except for Oral-B iO and Sonic toothbrushes.
—Nora Colomer
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco are compatible, according to the list.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
From afar, her takes may appear sensible, and at times, even compatible with sound medical advice.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
These brush heads feature extra-soft bristles for sensitive gums and are compatible with the entire lineup of Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush handles, except for Oral-B iO and Sonic toothbrushes.
—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, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
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The unanimous vote said Oakridge can’t simply proceed, but instead would have to through the formal review process of applying for a zoning permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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That's because 127 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary by a unanimous vote.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The behavior of the HOA was consistent: extractive economics dressed in legitimacy.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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And to keep the trend consistent, another Benjamin finished third in the race: Heritage senior Benjamin Wolff, who came in at 9:14.94.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Armed with demo tapes and unflappable ambition, Killings trekked from city to city, chasing his big break at the celebrated Jack The Rapper Conventions — a cornerstone of hip-hop culture that, for over two decades, united Black executives, DJs and artists under one roof.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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Assuming Democrats remain united against the bill, Republicans can afford to lose no more than three votes in either the House or the Senate.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 May 2025
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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Yet, Doyle was cooperative and even allowed investigators to search his truck and take photos.—
Chris Young Ritzen,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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The entrepreneur visited several cooperative groups and spoke directly with the women who farm ingredients and produce shea butter in the country.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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