RECKONS WITH Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reckons with

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present tense third-person singular of reckon with

as in allows (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) After Scout's emergency surgery, we were forced to reckon with a hefty vet bill.

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Recent Examples of reckons with Nolan’s movie reckons with how Odysseus (Matt Damon) breaks Zeus’ law by coming up with the plan for the Trojan Horse and executing it in an attempt to sack the city of Troy through a deception. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Fifteen years into his career, Future reckons with the blurry line between truth and persona and loses touch with the vulnerability that made his best work so enduring. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

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takes into account

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Currently, the safety record is determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles’ point system, which takes into account moving violations and at-fault accidents.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The candidates are yet to captivate voters with a robust action plan that seriously takes into account the ideological, economic, and governance gaps that enable bad actors to thrive.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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