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
And there’s also the fact that Harry has taken the first steps towards possibly reconciling with his family, and is eager to continue working on that.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Without a process for reconciling these differences, such conversations can devolve into conflict.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Speaking to The Sunday Times in October 2025, Stallone opened up about reconciling with his wife.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Without a process for reconciling these differences, such conversations can devolve into conflict.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Speaking to The Sunday Times in October 2025, Stallone opened up about reconciling with his wife.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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The cover image isn't the only instance where the couple is dressed in coordinating looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The bag is made of leather covered with gold leaf, with leather marquetry combining five different textures to render the blooms.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Few companies have more experience combining adventure and comfort than A&K, one of the pioneers of high-end safari travel.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Overcoming these limitations will expand OCTOID’s versatility, advancing soft robots capable of sensing, learning, and adapting autonomously.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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By steadily aligning with market shifts and making incremental improvements, teams maintain constant momentum and can adjust to insights and advances in real time.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The move signals how international brands are now aligning with India’s cultural calendar — not just observing it, but participating in it.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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In many cases, these troops are balancing two or even three jobs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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