1
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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2
as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
The Pentagon introduced a new arrangement for its media spaces, kicking out some outlets that had been present for decades and inviting ones seen as more amenable to the administration to take their places.
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Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
According to team sources, the Lakers will be amenable to whatever contract structure Dončić desires.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
California, the rare state with conditions amenable to olive-growing, produces less than 2 percent of the olive oil that Americans consume.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
On the call, Vance encouraged Modi to consider options available for deescalation, the official said, and offered what the person described as a potential off-ramp, which the U.S. understood the Pakistanis to be amenable to.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
According to team sources, the Lakers will be amenable to whatever contract structure Dončić desires.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
California, the rare state with conditions amenable to olive-growing, produces less than 2 percent of the olive oil that Americans consume.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
On the call, Vance encouraged Modi to consider options available for deescalation, the official said, and offered what the person described as a potential off-ramp, which the U.S. understood the Pakistanis to be amenable to.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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As Tolbert said, fit is less important than joining a club that’s willing to develop and guide the player down his own path.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Try as some teams might, there just don’t seem to be enough willing trade partners until after the draft, which takes place during next week’s All-Star break.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The scale asks whether a respondent tends to prefer children who are obedient, well behaved and well mannered or children who are independent, creative and considerate.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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Those who tend to favor obedient children are scored as having more authoritarian views.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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While the statue itself would be paid for by the people of France, the Americans would be responsible for its prodigious base.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Interestingly, research has found that asthmatics tend to have lower levels of IgG. While camel milk is rich in these bioactive compounds, the study didn’t isolate or quantify which specific components were responsible for the observed effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a peek at what spooky finds are ready to haunt your home in the cutest way, starting at just $2 and capping out at $25.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The thing spits out a few summarizing bullet points, and Lance, newly confident, slowly rolls back to his spot at the table, ready to contribute.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The president was also found liable for defaming Carroll over her allegations.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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According to her July 2025 report to the UN Human Rights Council, Albanese claimed the U.S. may be ‘liable for the international crime of aggression’ for President Trump's strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But the Padres seem more inclined to add to that strength than deal from it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Pence, however, isn't inclined to throw rocks or to vilify his political opponents.—
Jim Martin,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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