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 Today, much of this work requires large teams manually reconciling competing brand standards across multiple rounds of approvals. — Tejas Manohar, Forbes.com, 17 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling

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No one was injured, but Mayor Eddie Melton said the city is coordinating with Gary police, Illinois State Police, and state officials to make sure crews are safe.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
The attorneys provide legal advice and work on the agreement, with Neptune coordinating the process remotely.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordinating

Verb

By integrating every stage of the shopping process, Remark ensures that customers never have to start over or repeat themselves.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Beyond Culture is billed as a company integrating film, art, music, technology and experience, which will champion uncompromising voices and stories that expand consciousness, provoke convention and transcend mediums.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities, which is merging with Equity Residential .

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
The brand-new flavor was motivated by merging the two popular Turkey Day dishes — macaroni and cheese and apple pie — and some families’ tradition of adding slices of cheese to their apple pie, according to a press release.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

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Kim Jong Un has used the diplomatic stalemate to increase his leverage by modernizing his nuclear and missile programs and aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Then, in June, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces the integration mandate, issued a legal opinion taking a similar position — essentially aligning itself with the plaintiffs in the case.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of aligning

Verb

French Gates argued balancing philanthropy, advocacy for reproductive rights, motherhood, writing, and entrepreneurship means ditching perfectionism.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
The key to a stylish patchwork-style tile backsplash is balancing variety with cohesion.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026