Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
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The island is about 10 miles off the coast of Scotland and is basically a giant mound of granite sticking out of the ocean.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Ice tends to be weak when things are sticking out of it.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team's 8-9 record wasn't much better than the 4-5 finishing mark last season, and the Panthers still needed help to win the division, sweating out Atlanta's victory over New Orleans to prevail over Tampa Bay.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Amidst this modern influx, the ancient beats strong with the Pak Tai Temple, an 18th-century ode to the God of the Sea, standing as the heart of the island's colorful Cheung Chau Bun Festival.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In an alarming change that could force Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills to slash millions of dollars from their budgets or raise local taxes, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is revamping a long-standing contract that provides those cities with public safety services.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Humane World for Animals helped with documenting the scene, handling the cats and providing veterinary care, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Singleton acknowledged that sustaining the coordinated, multi-agency model beyond the World Cup will be difficult once the spotlight fades.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The breath of air, and the freedom of movement, only reinforce the moral asphyxiation taking place inside—and emphasize the unyielding authority sustaining the city’s public life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The tribute underscored the enduring legacy of the war, even as contemporary tensions on the peninsula went unaddressed in the speech.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The name refers to a season when those experiencing homelessness are enduring some of the harshest conditions.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Legislature in 2011 outlined that the commission cannot do anything beyond appointing, accepting the resignation of or recommending the termination of the county’s election administrator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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JaJuan Kelly, 25, was sentenced Thursday after accepting a plea deal that saw Alameda County prosecutors toss multiple charges of assault with a firearm in favor of a single count of possession of a firearm by a felon.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Reconciling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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