as in coordinating
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
historians have never been able to reconcile the two eyewitness accounts of the battle
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Recent Examples of reconciling
His feud with his younger brother, Prince Harry, seems alive and well despite the fact that Harry has taken steps towards reconciling with their father, King Charles.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Without a process for reconciling these differences, such conversations can devolve into conflict.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Speaking to The Sunday Times in October 2025, Stallone opened up about reconciling with his wife.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Without a process for reconciling these differences, such conversations can devolve into conflict.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Speaking to The Sunday Times in October 2025, Stallone opened up about reconciling with his wife.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconciling
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The cover image isn't the only instance where the couple is dressed in coordinating looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The campaign, represented by L’Oréal International Distribution (LID) and Global SS Beauty Brands, pays tribute to India’s beloved marigold — an essential part of any celebration — while integrating Armani’s signature red tones to transform the mall’s exterior.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, companies should be integrating crisis scenarios into risk management frameworks and ensuring that potential threats are considered in strategic planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bag is made of leather covered with gold leaf, with leather marquetry combining five different textures to render the blooms.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Few companies have more experience combining adventure and comfort than A&K, one of the pioneers of high-end safari travel.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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How are Metcalfe Park area residents are adapting to life without a full-service grocery store?—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Giving the insects and wildlife support in the winter is a great way of adapting more sustainable gardening practices.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are some stations that are looking at merging with an adjacent station and serving a larger market.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead of following trends, the group has dabbled in a variety of genres, often merging multiple into one song to form their unique sound, dubbed MIXX Pop.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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By steadily aligning with market shifts and making incremental improvements, teams maintain constant momentum and can adjust to insights and advances in real time.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The move signals how international brands are now aligning with India’s cultural calendar — not just observing it, but participating in it.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Oklou spoke about balancing life on tour with being a new mother, the power of minimalism on her breakout record, choke enough, and her online music influences.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
17 Oct. 2025
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But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reconciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconciling. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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