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
President Trump has been amenable to Libertarian concerns.
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Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Though the Post was amenable to publishing the inside ad, Common Cause told the paper to forget it and walked away.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
That stance has unnerved Ukraine, lending a sense of urgency to Kyiv’s need to appear willing to negotiate and to be amenable to Washington’s proposals on a peace deal.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
In cooler locations and higher elevations, plant deciduous trees and shrubs in early or late winter when soil conditions are more amenable.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Though the Post was amenable to publishing the inside ad, Common Cause told the paper to forget it and walked away.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
That stance has unnerved Ukraine, lending a sense of urgency to Kyiv’s need to appear willing to negotiate and to be amenable to Washington’s proposals on a peace deal.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
In cooler locations and higher elevations, plant deciduous trees and shrubs in early or late winter when soil conditions are more amenable.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amenable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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To address the loss in purchasing power since 2019, the state would have to increase the basic allotment by $1,340 — and legislators are not willing to make that commitment for public schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to court records, Francis alleges that a passenger who was in his car during the incident was responsible for shooting Griffin from the left-side backseat of the SUV after Francis and Griffin argued at the stoplight.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the Gamecocks machine is ready to backfill, with MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards waiting in the wings.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Currently, once the company has an embryo ready to grow, researchers insert it in a host animal, but such surrogates are limited in number and expensive to work with, and come with many potential health complications.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Failure to buckle up for the ride is liable to cause a sensation akin to your brains relocating to your feet, while the high speeds involved make emergency stops prohibitively dangerous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Taking a page from the gun lobby, Google opposes attempts to hold the creators of AI liable for the way those models are used.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One concern voiced by critics is that receiving a basic income could make people less inclined to work.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The charms are at a significantly lower price point, and Macaulay is glad to be opening the brand up to a broader base.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the pair is glad to be staying in Florida with their husbands and their kids, Hoedt's 7-week-old Margaret and Mellquist's 19-month-old Willow.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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