reconcile
verb (used with object)
to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired.
reconciling
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present participleof reconcile.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives on Wednesday wrapped up a first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
My hope for this country: An ambitious strategy towards reconciling ourselves to the planet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
“When heirs cannot reach a unanimous decision, the executor’s role becomes pivotal. Executors are tasked with reconciling conflicts,” Hancock Whitney adds.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Now, the two chambers will work on fine-tuning and reconciling both bills into one proposal and sending it to President Trump’s desk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
What comes next is even more difficult: reconciling the new information with what we already know, or think we do.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
