RECONCILES (TO) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

reconciles (to)

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present tense third-person singular of reconcile (to)

as in sticks out

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Nixon recalled a specific moment that sticks out to her most from when Sex and the City was honored at the Emmys.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
The service and the crew’s attention to detail is what sticks out the most about my voyage, even months later.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sticks out

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As Jafa’s gang assembles on one end, Prince’s gang stands erect at the other end of the hall, bathed in warm glowing colors.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The robot stands 3 feet 7 inches (110 centimeters) tall and weighs 44 pounds (20 kilograms).

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

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The other half came from the Fund for Policy Reform, a nonprofit that’s part of Soros’ Open Society Foundations, which supports progressive organizations and whose board is chaired by his son, Alex Soros.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Pearlman supports campus efforts to create foundations for scholarships and lobbying Sacramento and Washington to keep funding, including student aid, at necessary levels.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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California’s Labor Commissioner handles retaliation complaints arising under laws within its jurisdiction.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
James’ office also handles other criminal work and has the power to investigate every death in the state involving law enforcement.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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The lake creates a temperate microclimate that sustains one of the country’s most productive fruit-growing regions—and makes this the best possible place to forget a packed lunch.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
The drifting middle needs a benefits program that sustains engagement and addresses shifting behaviors over time.

— Neepa Patel, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sustains

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Put Risk And Responsibility Into The Business Case If the operator earns a referral fee while the provider absorbs refunds, fraud and customer service, those costs belong in the margin calculation.

— Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
The oil itself applies with a buttery glide, absorbs in five seconds, and doesn’t feel sticky or greasy.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

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