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
Back in March, Senate Majority Leader John Thune distilled the stakes of the reconciliation fight in simple terms.
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Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 14 July 2025
The next two steps would focus on legal reintegration of the PKK fighters and long-term healing and reconciliation efforts.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
How about filming the reconciliation scene at the climate protest?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Just hours after President Trump signed his budget reconciliation bill on July 4 gutting U.S. climate policy, leaders of emerging market countries were gathering in Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit.
—Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
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Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 14 July 2025
The next two steps would focus on legal reintegration of the PKK fighters and long-term healing and reconciliation efforts.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
How about filming the reconciliation scene at the climate protest?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Just hours after President Trump signed his budget reconciliation bill on July 4 gutting U.S. climate policy, leaders of emerging market countries were gathering in Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit.
—Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciliation
acceptance
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The release said Hon! Jr. is filled with humor, heart, and a memorable score and promises to entertain audiences of all ages with its wit, warmth, and message of acceptance.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Joseph continued building her career in payment acceptance, eventually got married, had three boys and moved to a startup in Atlanta.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Reconciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciliation. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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