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How does the verb reconcile contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of reconcile are accommodate, adapt, adjust, and conform. While all these words mean "to bring one thing into correspondence with another," reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible.

tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew

When might accommodate be a better fit than reconcile?

The words accommodate and reconcile can be used in similar contexts, but accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence.

accommodated his political beliefs in order to win

When could adapt be used to replace reconcile?

Although the words adapt and reconcile have much in common, adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances.

adapted themselves to the warmer climate

When can adjust be used instead of reconcile?

While in some cases nearly identical to reconcile, adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.

adjusted the budget to allow for inflation

In what contexts can conform take the place of reconcile?

While the synonyms conform and reconcile are close in meaning, conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle.

refused to conform to society's values

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reconcile Rosemary’s dual role was to carry on his legacy on the outside and reconcile his fantasies with reality on the inside. Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025 But Steve was working on this effort to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity. Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 But in March 2025, the on-again-off-again couple appeared to reconcile, as Gayheart requested to dismiss the petition. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The chambers still need to reconcile the two versions of the bill — one with some funding, one without any — before the budget goes to Polis. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconcile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
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    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The march was coordinated by Dennis Hayes, who was a student at the time and is now a board member for EarthDay.org, according to Davies.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.
    William Jones, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • These are something of an oddity in the Intel line-up, being the only processors to have memory integrated into the processor package, and the only ones to contain the Intel Arc 130V and 140V graphics chips.
    Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
  • But the upheaval taught him to adapt quickly — a quality that has served him well in his football career, which began with the Vikings’ heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
    Greg Hanlon, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.
    Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • The companies that focus on developing curiosity, aligning strengths, and supporting growth will build workplaces where people want to stay, contribute, and lead.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Every ingredient is vetted to align with the brand’s values.
    Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • The pressure to conform or compromise is real, but staying true to your principles creates a foundation for lasting trust and meaningful success.
    Aslak de Silva, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • There is a vast tide of Imperial functionaries, from soldiers to bureaucrats to technicians, all conforming to survive the predations of the Emperor’s whims.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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