1
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable
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2
as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped
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Recent Examples of amicable
Carney’s amicable reception in Europe comes while Canada’s relations with the United States are at a nadir in modern times – pushing Canada to think about reshaping its alliances.
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Christian Edwards, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Ultimately though, Vanessa Trump and her ex-husband have maintained an amicable, co-parenting relationship.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
Deadline understands Flynn’s departure is amicable.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Her split with Trump Jr. was initially described as amicable, though later reports indicated tensions over financial issues and Trump Jr.'s political activities.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Ultimately though, Vanessa Trump and her ex-husband have maintained an amicable, co-parenting relationship.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
Deadline understands Flynn’s departure is amicable.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Her split with Trump Jr. was initially described as amicable, though later reports indicated tensions over financial issues and Trump Jr.'s political activities.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
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Moto Watch Fit: One More Thing Motorola also showed off its new Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which is compatible with all Android phones but doesn't appear to run Wear OS.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to Google, all devices with at least 2GB of RAM and running Android 10 or later are compatible with Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, her unbeaten ended in the finals of the 2022 PFL lightweight tourney when Pacheco scored a unanimous decision win over Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The unanimous opinion was written by James Harvie Wilkinson III, the chief judge of the court appointed by former President Reagan.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The draft will be held in Green Bay, and the NFL always brings in collegians who figure to be taken high, so Commissioner Roger Goodell can be the gracious host and hug them after they’re picked.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rose was gracious as ever after his second straight time finishing second in a major, having lost out at Royal Troon last summer.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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