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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 How the party reconciles internal divisions will likely influence its positioning ahead of the 2026 midterms and efforts to counter the Republican administration. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 As qualitative and quantitative analysis substantiates these, leadership is forced to reconcile the brand’s faults and rally around clear value drivers. Dave Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 In recent weeks, investors have tried to reconcile gaps between the hard economic data, some of which started to show cracks in the labor market before May payrolls came in stronger-than-expected, and the soft economic data, which has signaled a deterioration in consumer sentiment for months. Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconcile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconcile
Verb
  • Its Combined Air Operations Center coordinates missions across 21 countries, from Northeast Africa to Central Asia.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Moving a shot from concept to finished video frequently requires exporting assets, coordinating between applications, and managing version control manually.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Kinshasa, meanwhile, would have to facilitate the M23’s transition to a legitimate political party and help its combatants integrate into the Congolese army or demobilize.
    Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Their team focuses on a few primary principles, which can be distilled down to: build trust through honesty and authenticity, communicate transparently, and, like a goldfish, don’t dwell on setbacks; learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • The species is uniquely adapted to extreme altitudes, with hemoglobin that binds oxygen more effectively than that of almost any other bird.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • On the palate, a rich fullness unfolds, harmonizing toffee and cherry with subtle oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • To break down these impediments to growth, the EU needs to improve cross-border infrastructure (including in energy), harmonize capital market regulations, and remove remaining intra-EU trade frictions.
    Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, the event’s International Film Market will merge with the Shanghai TV Market for the first time, running June 21-25.
    Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
  • So many will be deactivated, while some will merge and in a few cases some will be rebranded.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Softer mattresses can shape better to a side sleeper, but firm mattresses are more aligned if constructed well.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
  • Representative wants Interior Department, GOP to align on land access, energy WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., wants the Department of the Interior to serve as a partner to Republicans on Capitol Hill to expand domestic energy production and access to public lands.
    Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Without springs, the Tatami is super-comfortable, and the foam really conforms to your body’s curves and pressure points.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
  • The Primeknit textile upper is designed to conform to your foot, stretching with every movement and providing excellent breathability.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025

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“Reconcile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconcile. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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