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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 Trump administration doesn’t appear amenable to the prospect of free trade with almost any country across the globe.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune may move to set up piles of nominee votes and test whether Democrats are amenable to a deal to move them more quickly.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Today such a mission would cost billions of dollars, however, and wouldn’t be amenable to upgrades or enduring operations.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 22 July 2025
But the decision is marred by financial precarity: At the moment, Crystal doesn’t have enough money to move to a state with more amenable laws.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune may move to set up piles of nominee votes and test whether Democrats are amenable to a deal to move them more quickly.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Today such a mission would cost billions of dollars, however, and wouldn’t be amenable to upgrades or enduring operations.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 22 July 2025
But the decision is marred by financial precarity: At the moment, Crystal doesn’t have enough money to move to a state with more amenable laws.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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The supply of willing players always outweighs the demand.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Liberty Media has discovered that F1’s wealthiest fans are willing to pay exponentially more for exclusive experiences.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Liem says Williams is responsible for propelling the category with high-touch design.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Thursday night, District 203 officials said the board is committed to reaching a fair, fiscally responsible solution that focuses on keeping students in school.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 season officially begins with Week 1 After a delicious appetizer, who's ready for a loaded main course? Week 0 was great, and the 2025 season officially kicked off with Week 1 on Thursday night, starting a glorious slate with five straight days of college football on Labor Day weekend.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The emails paint a vivid picture of several days in June 2022 when county officials appeared ready to cancel or at least impose stricter oversight after realizing they had been misled about an almond-growing operation.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Substantially damaging or injuring a neighbor's tree could leave you liable to fees or fines for damages, something that can quickly get expensive, according to state law.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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One bill, known as the Kids Online Safety Act, would make social media platforms liable for preventing their products from harming children — similar to the Online Safety Act in the U.K. This push from regulators is increasingly causing something of a rethink at several major tech players.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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European fintech, for example, moves incredibly fast, while American healthcare may be more inclined to be cautious about new technologies.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Here's where the signing might not make sense: With Torrens providing defensive value and plenty of familiarity with the pitching staff, the Mets could be more inclined to chase offensive upside from the backup catching role moving forward.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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The man is glad to have posted it on Reddit, though.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Melanie Splendora, who has lived in the District since 2011, was glad to hear it.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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