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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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
Starter All-in-One SMART Play sets include everything needed to begin, while compatible expansion sets allow kids to grow their worlds over time.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The system is compatible with existing audit validation services.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Early reports indicate that buyers of vehicles compatible with the Flash Charging system could receive up to 1,000 kWh of free electricity each year, providing a significant incentive for adoption.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.
—Katherine Sayler, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The system is compatible with existing audit validation services.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Early reports indicate that buyers of vehicles compatible with the Flash Charging system could receive up to 1,000 kWh of free electricity each year, providing a significant incentive for adoption.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.
—Katherine Sayler, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatible
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Fudd was a unanimous first-team selection amid the best season of her college career.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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The ordinance passed by a unanimous vote.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 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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Soil tests can be purchased at gardening centers or by contacting your local cooperative extension service office.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The morning may feel more somber and reflective, yet by midday, the vibe smooths into something more cooperative and actionable.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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