conciliating 1 of 2

adjective

as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility small conciliating acts designed to win the trust of the new neighbors

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conciliating

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verb

present participle of conciliate
1
as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences it will be hard to conciliate the views of labor and management regarding health benefits

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2
as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of a principal trying to conciliate the parents who did not receive their tickets to the graduation ceremonies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliating
  1. conciliatory
  2. reconciling
  3. appeasing
  4. benevolent
  5. soothing
  6. peaceful
  7. pacific
  8. comforting
Adjective
  • In addition to the settlements, Suno is making conciliatory efforts towards labels.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor, who also challenged McCrory in 2024, also issued a conciliatory statement on Tuesday congratulating Khan on her election victory.
    — Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conciliatory
Verb
  • Faydra explores the impossibility of reconciling logic and longing — especially for a woman unwilling to deny desire.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Employees gain speed initially but lose time validating data, seeking expertise and reconciling conflicting sources before the work is complete.
    — Lokdeep Singh, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconciling
Verb
  • While this might sound appeasing to some, the Big Ten is not onboard with this idea, sources told OutKick-FOX News and others.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Interest—from both visitors and islanders—is gently shifting away from polishing playboy yachts or appeasing the decadent whims of retirees, to something, well, more real.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of appeasing
Adjective
  • The idea is to encourage investment in infrastructure, but a particularly benevolent owner could pour in vast sums that could then be used on the squad.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The commissioners representing the Hawaiian Government have consented to leave to the future and to the just and benevolent purposes of the United States the adjustment of all such questions.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • In addition to prepping the skin, the brand says the wand’s therapeutic warmth and soothing vibrations reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, all while boosting the skin’s natural radiance.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • The work that Afghan women are doing today is essential to preserving the possibility of a peaceful and economically viable Afghanistan.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Culiacán—even during its most peaceful stretches—has been a prime example.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • These conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane development, whereas the eastern and central Pacific hurricane seasons are typically more active during strong El Niño events.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Definition of pacific
Adjective
  • Fall Dog Treats These cozy seasonal dog treats are made with simple organic ingredients, gently oven baked in small batches for a soft, flavorful reward inspired by the comforting tastes of fall.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those ‘boys’ are in their late forties and fifties now — a comforting reminder, to parents who may be despairing about enduring another entry in this franchise, that all children eventually grow up.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
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