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 Eventually, marketers are left reconciling multiple versions of the truth. — Chai Outmezguine, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The brothers have not been on speaking terms for some time, and William is reportedly dead set against ever reconciling with Harry. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Far more difficult is reconciling maritime safety rules, US civilian nuclear regulations, and UK standards, . — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 With defensive end Ashton Gillotte working back from a ruptured plantar fascia, the Chiefs have all the more urgency about reconciling depth beyond starter George Karlaftis. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Harry is focusing his energy on reconciling with his family in England, while Meghan is building a life and career for herself in California. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026 Chad and Katie, who married in 2011, separated in 2023 and tried reconciling before divorcing in 2025, The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press reported. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Faydra explores the impossibility of reconciling logic and longing — especially for a woman unwilling to deny desire. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Aaron Rodgers’ wife was a key piece in the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback reconciling with his family after over a decade without having a connection. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
  1. coordinating
  2. integrating
  3. combining
  4. adapting
  5. merging
  6. aligning
  7. harmonizing
  8. balancing
Verb
  • Yesterday, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis arrived at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in coordinating Thom Browne skirt suits, putting a distinctly preppy spin on mother-daughter dressing.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While Israel’s attacks on the agency neutered its role coordinating aid entry and distribution in Gaza, UNRWA’s core programs have remained.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coordinating
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  • Those challenges include performing nonlinear operations, incorporating memory, maintaining computational precision, minimizing optical losses and integrating photonic components with conventional electronics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Not only would that pit the two streamers against each other internally, but a bake-off would cause huge internal distractions at a time when the company needs to focus on integrating operations.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • For Garcia, evolution in her organization’s work is key, constantly listening to the community and adapting to meet people’s needs.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Most leaders say moving quickly and adapting is essential, but only a small number feel their organizations can keep up.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapting
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  • For spring 2027, Blumarine is delving into California heritage, merging femininity and a playful approach to texture.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But over time, Paramount will likely begin merging the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Horowitz has described getting the product right, then aligning it with the right brand voice and customer experience.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • This is a technology, which Sheeran mastered in his early years as a busker, that lets a guy perform with himself, in echoes, alone, harmonizing with his own voice.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Aligning subsidies is also critical, because maintaining fair competition among North American companies and scaling up entire cross-border supply chains will be difficult without harmonizing how each country’s government supports its industry.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of harmonizing
Verb
  • What follows is a mix of songs dedicated to Hazel and her experience venturing back into the dating pool while balancing work.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Her second priority if elected would be balancing the county’s budget.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of balancing

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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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