reckon with

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Synonyms of reckon withnext
: to take into consideration

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Still, the move could reshape the podcast industry, which is already reckoning with a migration to YouTube. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Jobs are down, but consumer sentiment—and the stock market—are up, leaving the retail sector to reckon with a host of seeming contradictions and confusing market signals. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 Leo met with six abuse survivors during his recent trip to Spain, where the Catholic hierarchy has only recently begun reckoning with its legacy of abuse and cover-up after long dismissing the severity of the scandal. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Yet amid this public reckoning with the United States’ role in the world, American leaders are out of step with their constituents. — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reckon with

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