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
One in five loses at least seven hours a week to moving information alone — and a similar share says the same about reconciling data.
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Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The actor points specifically to the season 22 finale, in which Owen saves a family during a catastrophic bridge collapse before reconciling with Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and leaving Seattle for Paris.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that.
—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
Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The actor points specifically to the season 22 finale, in which Owen saves a family during a catastrophic bridge collapse before reconciling with Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and leaving Seattle for Paris.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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Range officials are coordinating with Blue Origin and its partners to determine the exact cause of the anomaly, according to a statement released by the US Space Force.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The more such institutions can resist integrating AI tools into every aspect of their operations, and instead incentivize human intellectual engagement even at the expense of efficiency, the better as far as patience is concerned.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The distinction Allen draws — between hiding nutrition and integrating it — is the heart of the trend.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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One man from Philadelphia is on a mission to collect a bottle of beer produced in each country — merging his affection for soccer and suds ahead of the tournament.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The second Starship test flight occurred about seven months later, in November 2023, aligning with Blue Origin's hopeful timeline for LC-36, but damage from the power of a rocket's engines, and damage from that entire rocket exploding on the launchpad are different levels of destruction.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Leaders like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have modeled this by harmonizing empathy with clarity, demonstrating that sensitivity and distributed leadership can mobilize collective action more effectively than heroic command.—
Lourdes Mestre,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The sun harmonizing with Neptune invites you to reflect on your spiritual values.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Owens appeared on a panel focused on balancing parenthood and professional success.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Steven Messmer, a Democratic State Senate candidate from Baltimore City’s District 40, said lawmakers should focus on balancing clean energy goals with practical solutions.—
Ethan Putnam,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2026
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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