reconciling (to)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
Verb
  • The case of a lifetime started with a putrid smell and a green garden hose sticking out of the side of a supposedly vacant warehouse in California farm country.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Another video shows men digging through rubble where an arm is sticking out.
    Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Horned Frogs won eight of nine games to finish the season and avoid sweating out their spot on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Many people were seen standing against a barrier, taking pictures of it.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The result has been chaos in the nation’s airports and a decline in the president’s standing with the American public.
    Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There is a lot of breathless talk of autonomous agents reshaping every corner of corporate America, from handling sales calls to writing code to managing supply chains.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Two civil rights lawyers who were involved in at least some of the past discussions — Andrew Braniff and Jesus Osete — are currently handling appeals in three separate cases, after federal judges denied the Justice Department's request to hand over the voter rolls.
    Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • While the potential for a particularly dangerous fire season exists, it is not guaranteed, because the weather during the spring and summer months plays a large role in triggering blazes and sustaining them.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In particular, adopting an accepting attitude toward your experiences seems to drive many of the positive effects of mindfulness.
    J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the district is accepting broad development proposals through April 9.
    Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Reconciling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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