reconciling (to)

Definition of reconciling (to)next
present participle of reconcile (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
Verb
  • Scherzinger playfully posed with her tongue sticking out, leaning into the forever summer aesthetic with wet hair and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Her father found her inside their home with a knife sticking out of her neck and signs of struggle in multiple rooms.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Lions down four starters, six more questionable While the Cowboys are really only sweating out the availability of Clowney on Thursday night, the Lions have a lot more concerns before the game kicks off.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.
    Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Team revisited this long-standing problem The research team revisited this long-standing problem using a combination of careful laboratory experiments and advanced quantum chemical calculations.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.
    Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • His focus will remain firmly on sustaining this level to help Villa achieve their lofty ambitions.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Looking ahead to 2026, the brand plans to expand to 130 stores globally, sustaining growth across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Their enduring look and quality stand the test of time.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Johnson died on April 21, 2024 while in custody of the Tarrant County jail after being arrested within 48 hours prior, while enduring what his family says was a schizophrenic episode.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Existing MetroCards can still be used — the MTA will announce a cutoff date for accepting MetroCards later this year — but they can no longer be reloaded with funds.
    Gabby DeBenedictis, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Irby believes accepting the deal is the best option for a town with little power or money.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Reconciling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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