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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 The need is greatest for type O, the most transfused and most compatible when there’s no time to test a patient’s blood type. —
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 While Crew was initially placed on the transplant waiting list, his aunt Taylor became aware of the possibility for a living donor to safely give a portion of their liver to someone who is medically compatible. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026 The suits’ outer layer is fire-resistant, and the gloves are touch screen compatible. —Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 While Crew was initially placed on the transplant waiting list, his aunt Taylor became aware of the possibility for a living donor to safely give a portion of their liver to someone who is medically compatible. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026 The suits’ outer layer is fire-resistant, and the gloves are touch screen compatible. —Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatible
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The fate of the polling sites at A&T, Elon, UNCG and WCU was left to the State Board of Elections because their respective county boards of elections couldn’t come to unanimous decisions on voting plans.— Mary Ramsey April 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Amid feverish speculation over whether Iran would attend talks this week, Tehran maintained a consistent public stance that its negotiators would not participate.— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Allain told Fox News Digital that the former employee’s recollection of the pressured retirement and eventual hiring of Berdo is consistent with what he had been told by individuals within the athletics department.— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts have also talked about how Earth looks like one united place, rather than a globe marked by lines demarcating countries or other divisions.— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images This week, the NBA and the EuroLeague will come together and see if there is a united future for basketball in Europe.— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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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.— Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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The driver who was involved remained at the scene and has been cooperative, Terra said.— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Compatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/compatible. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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