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 practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
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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
The reality is that reconciling a relationship is not just difficult, but sometimes inadvisable or dangerous, especially in cases involving harm or trauma.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
By tracking data back to its source, auditors can avoid the tedious task of manually reconciling spreadsheets.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Ingle guided four fighters to world titles — Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Junior Witter and Kell Brook — but died without reconciling with his greatest protege.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Multiple experts doubt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chances of reconciling with their ailing fathers as family tensions intensify.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
When reconciling the premise of the show, which includes showing off her luxurious lifestyle, with what happened to her, Stracke said that producers had always been protective.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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
The reality is that reconciling a relationship is not just difficult, but sometimes inadvisable or dangerous, especially in cases involving harm or trauma.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
By tracking data back to its source, auditors can avoid the tedious task of manually reconciling spreadsheets.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Ingle guided four fighters to world titles — Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Junior Witter and Kell Brook — but died without reconciling with his greatest protege.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Multiple experts doubt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chances of reconciling with their ailing fathers as family tensions intensify.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
When reconciling the premise of the show, which includes showing off her luxurious lifestyle, with what happened to her, Stracke said that producers had always been protective.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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They are treated as agents, entities capable of responding to signals, coordinating with others and adapting to context.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump has been closely coordinating with Israel on Iran, including during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House earlier this month, Leavitt said.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing pathways, Drake began integrating artificial intelligence into the winery’s operational framework, initially as an efficiency tool, but gradually as a creative extension of the brand.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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O’Donoghue is adapting her book for the small screen.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Farmers have proven resilient time and again, adapting to changing markets, weather extremes and economic uncertainty.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the first few billion years of cosmic history, galaxies formed and grew by accreting more and more material from the intergalactic medium, as well as by merging together to form larger, more mature galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Altman was abruptly ousted as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023, the board reportedly approached Amodei to replace him, and even considered merging the two AI startups, Reuters reported.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, the Education Department opted to go in that direction by harmonizing GE rulemaking with OBBB language.—
David Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mercury harmonizing with Jupiter reframes the big picture around ambition.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Finally, a justice has to bring practical judgment to balancing competing interests when the legal text does not settle an issue, or the court acts as the leader for the entire state judiciary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Humphrey's work consists of reviewing thousands of messages and tags, seeking permission from original video creators and balancing humor with teasing.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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