as in acceptance
the act of becoming friendly after a disagreement
The couple worked toward reconciliation in therapy. The treaty was the first step in the eventual reconciliation of two countries that had been long at odds.
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Recent Examples of reconciliation
The ministry, however, left the door open for reconciliation.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Ramping up immigration enforcement, detention ICE is using the reconciliation funding to expand its staff.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
And finally the spirit herself is confronted by a force that is greater than regret or love or reconciliation or truth.
—Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Ramping up immigration enforcement, detention ICE is using the reconciliation funding to expand its staff.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
And finally the spirit herself is confronted by a force that is greater than regret or love or reconciliation or truth.
—Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
Noun
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An attorney for his campaign then sent a letter to Hooper objecting to the move and referencing the initial application and proof of acceptance.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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During their conversation, Harbert said the foundation’s executive director Howard Kummerman asked him to rescind his acceptance.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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In many of these settings, pursuing the most aggressive course does not always yield the best outcomes and humans will need to be wary of AI’s tendency towards escalation over conciliation.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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But, as had happened so often in the history of brittle regimes, the dictator’s gesture of conciliation was read as desperation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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