1
as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in to tolerate
to have a favorable opinion of
her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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4
as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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5
as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Recent Examples of accept
Puerto Ricans are told to endure austerity, accept cuts, and trust institutions, while watching those institutions protect the very actors who helped engineer the crisis.
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Lynch had a lifelong career in public service, serving as an NYPD officer until the 1990s, when he was accepted into the FDNY, his family said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Farmers and ranchers must accept government handouts to offset the inability to sell their crops and cattle to foreign countries.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Some professors are treating wilting attention spans as a problem to be solved, not a reality to accept.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Lynch had a lifelong career in public service, serving as an NYPD officer until the 1990s, when he was accepted into the FDNY, his family said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Farmers and ranchers must accept government handouts to offset the inability to sell their crops and cattle to foreign countries.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Some professors are treating wilting attention spans as a problem to be solved, not a reality to accept.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
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Liam’s father does not appear to have a criminal record in Minnesota, according to Prokosch.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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This rare metal has isotopes — atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons and varying stability — known to have nuclei with complex structures and shapes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s departure seemed an admission that Minnesotans aren’t the only Americans who won’t tolerate more deaths at the hands of federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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The second device is believed to be Wi-Fi powered, according to officials.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Grams, Starbucks’ chief operating officer, said the company firmly believes its best way forward is not drive-thru-only stores or mobile pickup kiosks.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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While diners may assume higher tips are expected at dinner, most servers don't expect a higher percentage, just a higher total, Sheik said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fiscal 2025, Starbucks’ international margins were 13%; assuming the joint venture is formed, the company expects that margins will rise to the high teens, according to Brady Brewer, CEO of Starbucks International.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, Connecticut was enduring glacial temperatures in the teens.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Saman said some of the wounded who were hospitalized, including one of his friends who was shot in his calf, were then taken into custody by the regime's forces.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have vowed not to support the funding measure unless there are guardrails placed on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Used by more than just psychiatrists, the DSM is considered the very foundation of how mental health issues are understood.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images MONTREAL — Cole Caufield arrived for his on-air interview between the second and third periods Tuesday night understanding the exact situation in which his Montreal Canadiens found themselves.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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