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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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How much money the investor is willing to put up depends on any number of parameters.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite experiencing that grief, the actress isn’t willing to be with anyone just to avoid being alone.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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With the launch of Apex, the former Slate leadership team has set a new board of managing partners, who will be responsible for long-term growth and day-to-day management.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Each of them was based on an agreement that McVeigh's comments would not be published until the defense decided when, or if, their client was ready to tell his story publicly.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Local vendors all across Kansas City are ready to share their crops and crafted goods with the public this spring and summer.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These rules establish that an executor who makes distributions from the estate before satisfying estate tax liability may become personally liable for the unpaid estate tax.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Spacey has denied any allegations of improper or criminal behavior and in 2022, he was found not liable for battery against actor Anthony Rapp. CNN has reached out to representatives for Spacey and Netflix for comment about the new video.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 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
Adjective
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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 25 Apr. 2025.
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