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
Evans and Eason tied the knot in September 2017, though the pair have had a rocky relationship since then, splitting in October 2019 and reconciling in early 2020.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 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
Part of the challenge for the city finance department is reconciling more than 90 accounts each month.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The two broke up in September 2025 before briefly reconciling in December 2025.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This scholarship has argued that narrative journalists experience constant tension reconciling storytelling demands with factual reporting challenges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The show depicts the couple briefly breaking up over the letter before reconciling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 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
Part of the challenge for the city finance department is reconciling more than 90 accounts each month.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The two broke up in September 2025 before briefly reconciling in December 2025.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This scholarship has argued that narrative journalists experience constant tension reconciling storytelling demands with factual reporting challenges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The show depicts the couple briefly breaking up over the letter before reconciling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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The cotton blend fill adds a bit more loft than other options while still staying breathable, and two coordinating pillow shams complete the look.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over 50 countries are coordinating a maritime security mission to protect shipping through the waterway, which normally carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ultra Maritime’s layered torpedo defense concept represents a decisive step forward, combining cutting-edge technologies into a unified and resilient protection framework.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Naomi Watts is set to deliver one of the most transformative performances of her career, combining emotional intensity with the physicality of dance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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That said, perhaps in response to adapting overseas conflicts and record stock market returns, the mortgage rate climate is changing again, this time in an encouraging way for borrowers.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Safety features have been strengthened with a Category 1 stop mechanism, safety PLCs, an onboard emergency stop, and FailSafe over EtherCAT protocols, aligning the system with evolving industrial safety standards.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Democrats should be aligning with Israel, not with Bibi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 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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The moon and Pluto are harmonizing, stirring up emotions while delivering breakthroughs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s mayors recognize that balancing the state budget requires difficult choices.—
Heidi Williams,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The show features 12,000-pound trucks pulling off incredible moves, including balancing on two wheels and flying in head-to-head competitions.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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