reconciling (to)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling (to)
Verb
  • Authorities were alerted after witnesses spotted small fingers sticking out of the trailer's back door.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 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
  • This imbalance is one of the main hurdles still standing.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Preliminary investigation indicated that an unknown offender pulled out a gun and shot into a crowd of people who were standing outside, hitting three of them.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The District Court judge handling the case in California, Biden appointee Rita Lin, described the Anthropic blacklisting as retaliation that violates the First Amendment.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Experts say household robots still face hurdles, including cluttered environments, varied lighting, and handling soft objects.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Varsity founder Jeff Webb died after sustaining a head injury while playing pickleball.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Star participation and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere are two of the pillars that have led to the enduring success of the Par 3 Contest.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Florida is enduring its worst drought in 25 years, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, with the dry conditions contributing to a heightened risk of wildfires this spring and prompting water restrictions in parts of the state.
    Dan Peck, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Only time will, but Rivers seems at peace with accepting the idea of calling it a career sooner than later.
    James Jackson, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of blindly accepting all incoming data, each robot or vehicle evaluates the reliability of information received from other agents.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Reconciling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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