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as in unanimous
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
didn't think that they'd be compatible as roommates
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a theory that is compatible with what we already know about early man
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Recent Examples of compatible
Friends have moved to Red Lodge, Montana, or Burlington, Vermont—cities where income and cost of living are still compatible.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Great for international and domestic trips alike, this mighty wall plug adapter—which is currently on sale for $23—has four different plugs that are compatible with outlets in over 150 countries.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The cups are compatible with most single-style brewers, and the box retails for $8.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The Shiloh lamp is also compatible with dimmable light bulbs for a more customizable glow.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
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The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that’s designed to give consumers more choices.—
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
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Federal prosecutors sought a sentence of roughly 30 years, consistent with sentencing guidelines.—
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
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The neighborhood everyone wants to be in Establishments like Crush, Alexandre’s and Eatzi’s, along with a connection to the Katy Trail, large walkable areas and a united neighborhood, have made Oak Lawn the place to live, Milner said.—
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By late 2015, the ISIS seizure of vast territory across Syria and neighboring Iraq pushed the White House to shift its aid from the fractured opposition to Kurdish factions, which became united under the SDF umbrella.—
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
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Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward.—
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The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.—
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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