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 volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Leaders increasingly must learn how to orchestrate systems rather than simply manage processes—from supervising individual workflows to coordinating intelligent networks, and from controlling static operations to adapting continuously evolving environments.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Our research suggests that integrating AI into team settings doesn’t happen naturally, and introducing AI into meetings without laying the proper groundwork can narrow participation, fragment discussions, or shift ownership away from the team.—
Gabriele Rosani,
Harvard Business Review,
13 May 2026
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The maps are created by combining satellite imagery that detects sargassum in the open ocean with models that track ocean currents.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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After a couple of years, Shapiro-Barnum met with broadcasters and streamers about adapting the show.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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EBay has also been trying to cut back while adapting to changes in the ways people shop.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Best Walking Shoes for Women to Buy Online Nike’s V5 RNR will be a stellar addition to your rotation, merging an affordable price point with a top-tier, mixed-media composition.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 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,
6 May 2026
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Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Instead of relying solely on external hiring, organizations can cultivate talent from within, aligning training with real workforce needs.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 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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Think of a sales associate who does not know how to book a flight or select the best route to a customer meeting, balancing schedules, their own time, and price.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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