as in coordinating
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
historians have never been able to reconcile the two eyewitness accounts of the battle
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Recent Examples of reconciling
The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Keeping a running total and reconciling it with the estate’s bank statements can help ensure accurate accounting throughout probate.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The difficulty of outstanding problems — like reconciling quantum mechanics and gravity — suggests that a post-quantum theory of nature might involve something quite unexpected.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead of reconciling credit card charges, which is required by officials who have the cards, Navarro left the school system, which resulted in the superintendent's chief of staff and chief financial officer looking into her credit card purchases.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
After reconciling in 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in 2022.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Kindergarten Cop is particularly notable for reconciling the Austrian giant's dueling sides — as Det.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
After Kouri Richins was charged with murder for fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, a friend of the Utah mother of three had a difficult time reconciling that.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Keeping a running total and reconciling it with the estate’s bank statements can help ensure accurate accounting throughout probate.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The difficulty of outstanding problems — like reconciling quantum mechanics and gravity — suggests that a post-quantum theory of nature might involve something quite unexpected.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead of reconciling credit card charges, which is required by officials who have the cards, Navarro left the school system, which resulted in the superintendent's chief of staff and chief financial officer looking into her credit card purchases.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
After reconciling in 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in 2022.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Kindergarten Cop is particularly notable for reconciling the Austrian giant's dueling sides — as Det.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
After Kouri Richins was charged with murder for fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, a friend of the Utah mother of three had a difficult time reconciling that.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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The dogs will be moved in phases to ensure their health and safety, with veterinary teams, transport specialists and rescue partners coordinating care and relocation.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Those groups, typically big-money independent expenditure committees, are legally barred from coordinating directly with campaigns, but can spend unlimited sums to influence elections.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber then spent months integrating Expedia’s technology into its own app.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mercedes Kilmer, daughter of the late Val Kilmer, is aligning herself with the former camp.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead of delivering isolated creative assets, the company focuses on aligning strategy and execution so that each initiative contributes to a broader business goal.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Taurus moon harmonizing with Jupiter brings opportunity and expansion.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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While some critics have called the headline set lazy and basically a giant advertisement for YouTube (who sponsors the festival livestream), there was something undeniably heartwarming about Bieber harmonizing with his younger self, in a full-circle moment.—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
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Driven by blunt ideology rather than the reality of balancing harms, Font and Putnam-Hornstein advance a flawed and damaging premise that child safety requires normalizing and regularizing family separation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While earlier balancing machines—like those inspired by Segway—relied purely on wheels, modern humanoids have leaned toward human-like limbs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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