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How does the verb reconcile contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of reconcile are accommodate, adapt, adjust, and conform. While all these words mean "to bring one thing into correspondence with another," reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible.

tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew

When might accommodate be a better fit than reconcile?

The words accommodate and reconcile can be used in similar contexts, but accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence.

accommodated his political beliefs in order to win

When could adapt be used to replace reconcile?

Although the words adapt and reconcile have much in common, adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances.

adapted themselves to the warmer climate

When can adjust be used instead of reconcile?

While in some cases nearly identical to reconcile, adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.

adjusted the budget to allow for inflation

In what contexts can conform take the place of reconcile?

While the synonyms conform and reconcile are close in meaning, conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle.

refused to conform to society's values

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reconcile However, the pair reconciled two months later and welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Lucy Louise, that May. Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 9 July 2025 Season two was about Baby Billy reconciling his narcissism and the sacrificing of his child. Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 There, Marty inadvertently prevents his future parents from falling in love - threatening his own existence - and must find a way to reconcile them and somehow get back to the future. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Mother and daughter reconciled in the Season 3 finale, when Natalie gave birth to her son, Billy. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconcile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
Verb
  • The Patriot system is a highly effective air-defense platform that includes a radar station to detect incoming threats, a command center to coordinate the response, and a missile launcher capable of firing interceptor missiles, each valued at approximately $3 million.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Baden Bower’s proprietary AI algorithms predict optimal publication and angle combinations for maximum SEO uplift, streamlining campaign planning for fashion clients who need to coordinate media coverage with product availability.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The marks a shift in extending the application of AI beyond technical domains to help workers integrate AI in their team.
    Jeanne Meister, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Once young people reach the workforce, our internships and onboarding should integrate wellness practices into the foundational skills that help them — and our companies — thrive.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
  • The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Coale said that while lawyers may be learning to adapt to the technology’s quirks, clients could soon become the larger liability.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2025
  • This would not only give researchers time to understand and control the behavior of existing AI systems, but would also give institutions time to adapt and prepare for how to prevent economic disempowerment of American workers from mass AI automation.
    Jason Hausenloy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
  • Males use their three-song repertoire to group together, harmonize, and individually serenade female cicadas.
    Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Think Airbnb, which merged residential space with the lodging industry.
    Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • Over time, other nearby stars collapse and form their own black holes and finally all of the bodies merge to form one supermassive black hole.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Since Sagittarius is the sign that speaks up for causes, Joah aligns with the Fire sign.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Unlike in prior administrations or international AI principles frameworks that link flourishing to ethics, equity, or the protection of rights, Trump’s use aligns more with a pro-growth, pro-innovation worldview.
    Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
  • The adolescent is stuck between showing his or her anger openly with the ‘Rebellious Child’ and being conforming to authority with the ‘Conforming Child’ ego state.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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