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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
Clearly, a majority of Americans reject the stale mindset of last century’s thinking peddled by some that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are not compatible.
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Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
GoPro makes a variety of mounts, and several third party companies make options that are compatible with GoPro’s unique finger attachment system.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Electric toothbrush owners know this same struggle, the gunk that builds on the bottom of a Sonicare is so ubiquitously understood, a few brands (like Suri) are creating wall-mount toothbrush holders compatible with their designs to keep things as sanitized as possible.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Not all cleaning solutions are compatible with one another and not all may be suitable for wood flooring.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
GoPro makes a variety of mounts, and several third party companies make options that are compatible with GoPro’s unique finger attachment system.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Electric toothbrush owners know this same struggle, the gunk that builds on the bottom of a Sonicare is so ubiquitously understood, a few brands (like Suri) are creating wall-mount toothbrush holders compatible with their designs to keep things as sanitized as possible.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Not all cleaning solutions are compatible with one another and not all may be suitable for wood flooring.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
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Austin police officers will soon be able to fine motorists up to $500 for excessive engine noise following a unanimous Austin City Council vote Thursday.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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We, the staff, contract employees and freelancers of the Berlinale and associated institutions, representing a plurality of perspectives, speak with one voice in unanimous support of the extraordinary Tricia Tuttle as the Director of the Berlinale.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cryopreserved embryos must remain at a consistent temperature, and transporting them, even under optimal conditions, introduces some risk, according to the lawsuit.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lock in a consistent schedule, even on weekends Going to bed and waking at the same time every day anchors your circadian rhythm.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In terms of design, both the third and fourth generations have forged ties with a diverse array of design-forward minds over the decades that have helped create a united vision based on contemporary and modern principles.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Given the tyrannical inferno that engulfed these precariously united states, my personal plights were mere embers, ashes, in the grand scheme of things.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 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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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both Republicans and Democrats have said Bill Clinton is being cooperative and answering their questions.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That reading from a cooperative meteorological weather station, like the La Puerta report, were considered preliminary data that still needed to be verified and confirmed in the coming weeks.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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