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
Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.
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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
The show depicts the couple briefly breaking up over the letter before reconciling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
For Sweetgreen’s founders, the challenge has been reconciling their vision with the need to make money.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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
The show depicts the couple briefly breaking up over the letter before reconciling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
For Sweetgreen’s founders, the challenge has been reconciling their vision with the need to make money.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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Saturn coordinating with Pluto opens the door to a mutual investment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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For dual-income couples with different ages and earnings histories, coordinating the timing of Roth conversions with each spouse’s Social Security claiming date can create significant long-term tax savings — though the specifics depend on individual circumstances.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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By integrating Webb's infrared sensitivity with Hubble's long-standing visible-light record, scientists can construct a far more complete picture of planetary behavior than either telescope could achieve alone.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.—
Jerry Balentine,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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MyToonz is our strategic response to the connected TV revolution, combining storytelling excellence with smart distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump is combining the art of war with the art of the deal.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The setup uses a modulation technique that splits data into multiple frequency channels, allowing efficient use of bandwidth while adapting to signal conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Independent testing shows the Trax reaching 0–60 mph in about nine seconds, which feels perfectly adequate for merging onto Denver freeways or climbing the foothill highways west of town.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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During an earnings call, Zhipu AI CEO Zhang Peng reportedly said the company was accelerating its use of domestic Chinese chips to meet a significant rise in computing demand since February, aligning with Beijing's push to develop its domestic semiconductor industry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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In October, Ti Kenken reportedly defected to Gran Grif, aligning himself with leader Luckson Elan.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Soon, surrounding tenters were harmonizing with them.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.—
Nathan Pilling
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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