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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
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.
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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
Media executives have been hoping for a regulatory environment more amenable to mergers and acquisitions as many of their core business come under heavy financial pressure.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
WalletHub looked at 31 key indicators of a more or less amenable commute for all 50 states, boiling the data down to overall scores and individual rankings for local ownership costs, road conditions and average commute times, highway safety and access to vehicles and maintenance/repairs.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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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
Media executives have been hoping for a regulatory environment more amenable to mergers and acquisitions as many of their core business come under heavy financial pressure.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
WalletHub looked at 31 key indicators of a more or less amenable commute for all 50 states, boiling the data down to overall scores and individual rankings for local ownership costs, road conditions and average commute times, highway safety and access to vehicles and maintenance/repairs.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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At the time, Nordstrom was the only retailer willing to partner with the brand.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Step two is to attract at least 40,000 members willing to pay £5 a month.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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His oxygen tank sat at his knees like an obedient mastiff.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.—
Bebe Hodges,
USA TODAY,
15 Nov. 2024
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However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a rule, the person making the gift (not the recipient) is responsible for any applicable federal gift taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Comments Danny Reagan is ready to get back in action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four months later, the factory was ready to churn out Shahed one-way attack drones, one of Russia’s main munitions for bombarding Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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The developer also will be liable for $2 million in attorney’s fees incurred by the state and environmental groups.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Urlacher was a suspect in the 1976 disappearance of a 14-year-old girl from a concert in Huntley and, while never charged, he was found liable in a civil trial for the teen’s death in 1981 and ordered to pay her family $5.15 million, according to a wire service report at the time.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many Americans were glad when the burn-the-place to the ground tea partiers entered Congress and simply refused to compromise.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After the Blues finish off a 6-1 win, Donovan and Burleson are glad to have a chance to enjoy themselves before turning their attention back to the Cardinals and Opening Day.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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