conciliations

noun

plural of conciliation
as in reconciliations

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  1. reconciliations
  2. acceptances
  3. concessions
Noun
  • After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Teens dealing with the emotional ping-pong of friendship falling outs and reconciliations, will find this aspect of the plot especially relatable.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reconciliations
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  • As his offers continued to stack up, Pruitt learned about Madison Crowell, a 2024 graduate of Georgia's Liberty County High School who was believed to hold a national record with 231 college acceptances and about $15 million in scholarships.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of acceptances
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  • Even major battlefield setbacks may not push the group towards compromise if its leadership believes any concessions should be part of a broader regional bargain.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The regime isn’t willing to give any concessions on its nuclear program, and negotiations on freedom of transit through the Strait of Hormuz have repeatedly stalled.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Conciliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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