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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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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
One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances — born of geography, heritage and centuries of common interests — is broken, as seen in several recent examples of tension between leaders.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
For a team that had been criticized for its lack of consistent intensity, the friendly, which was anything but amicable, was used as a rallying cry.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Sources emphasized that the parting of ways was amicable — a reflection of the point Cregger is at in his career, as a red-hot genre filmmaker who can write his own ticket.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
That amicable relationship was on display during the party, and after seeing comments from critical fans, Cooke felt compelled to respond with the below message.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
For a team that had been criticized for its lack of consistent intensity, the friendly, which was anything but amicable, was used as a rallying cry.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Sources emphasized that the parting of ways was amicable — a reflection of the point Cregger is at in his career, as a red-hot genre filmmaker who can write his own ticket.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
That amicable relationship was on display during the party, and after seeing comments from critical fans, Cooke felt compelled to respond with the below message.
—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
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This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
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The underlying package also remains compatible with the upcoming PCIe Gen6 specification, allowing future products to adopt faster interfaces without requiring an entirely new storage design.
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Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
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Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.
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The defeat comes on the heels of unanimous support, including a 60-0 vote in favor on the Assembly Floor on May 7.
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The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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Thanks to a gracious group of Team Algeria soccer supporters, the city of Lawrence will forever have a reminder of its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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