RECONCILING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reconciling

verb

present participle of reconcile

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 couple briefly broke up in May 2021 before reconciling weeks later. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 An invoice exception can sit unresolved because the right person was never notified, while finance loses days reconciling data before close. — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The endless will-he-won’t-he drama surrounding Prince Harry’s visit to the UK could be the final straw for hopes of reconciling with the royal family, said The Sun’s Clemmie Moodie. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026 And that means getting stuff done involves reconciling the demands of a couple of 100 million people. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Director Michiel Van Erp draws memorable performances from his cast while screenwriter Frank Houtappels’ wistful story reminds us of a bygone era and how reconciling with your past can sometimes be the hardest thing to do. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Jay has just one hour of oxygen left to forge an escape, applying the knowledge and skill set his late father passed on to him, while also reconciling their strained relationship in the process. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling

Verb

The Bank for International Settlements – a coordinating body for central banks – warned this month that ample use of debt in the context of circular financing could lead to a bust.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Families of children with medical complexity spend a median of two hours a week just coordinating care, on top of 11 to 15 hours of direct home care.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of coordinating

Verb

Hotels are shifting from solely selling rooms to integrating all guest experiences, like spas and dining, into a single, connected platform.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Operators also worked on integrating advanced autonomous capabilities, an important step toward enabling effective human-machine teaming.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Products like Pulparindo and Pelón Pelo Rico were combining tamarind, sugar, salt and chili decades before anyone used the word swangy.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

As the front end accelerates, the downstream workflows responsible for adapting and validating that content are buckling under the pressure.

— Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Harnest is adapting in its own way by taking cost out of the process rather than out of the specification.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

After being abandoned by his fellow MFTs on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa switched up on his entire bloodline by aligning himself with LA Knight and newcomer Royce Keys.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of aligning

Verb

However, Saturn just went retrograde, and Jupiter will be harmonizing with Saturn by trine on August 31.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
In a United conference room tucked away from the commotion of the terminal, the musicians get out their instruments and are harmonizing a few seconds later.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026