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as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to accept or adapt to a given circumstance
She eventually reached an acceptance of her mother's sometimes challenging eccentricities.
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as in approval
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptance
While many retailers have tried to lure former Bed Bath & Beyond shoppers with short-term coupon acceptance, the relaunch plans to incorporate the tradition more permanently into its promotional strategy.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Taissa did a phenomenal job portraying both wanting to follow her heart and fighting against the societal pressures and eventually her acceptance of what path she was being thrust upon.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
The 4% acceptance rate from all nominations to the Global Recognition Awards creates scarcity that enhances value, a principle that works regardless of location.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Blind acceptance of social media propaganda, especially the right-wing type, may be the biggest problem.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Taissa did a phenomenal job portraying both wanting to follow her heart and fighting against the societal pressures and eventually her acceptance of what path she was being thrust upon.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
The 4% acceptance rate from all nominations to the Global Recognition Awards creates scarcity that enhances value, a principle that works regardless of location.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Blind acceptance of social media propaganda, especially the right-wing type, may be the biggest problem.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
Noun
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In many workplaces, absolute obedience is mistaken for professionalism.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Doberman pinschers are loyal, athletic, and protective but need daily exercise and early obedience training.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The deal, pending the approval of Major League Baseball, capped a 10-month sale process that had cast a pall over the franchise and had already been marred by billionaire Justin Ishbia abandoning his pursuit of the Twins to instead buy eventual control of the White Sox.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The decision on the sales tax referendum ultimately lies with the voters, following the unanimous approval from the City of Charlotte and nearly all towns in the county.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The federal government’s success in strong-arming Ryan to resign and the UVA Board’s acquiescence to it have been viewed by higher education officials as one more alarming step by the Trump administration to strip away university autonomy and self-governance.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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But without custody, compliance, and legal frameworks, speed risks becoming a headline metric with little market impact.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The termination agreement gives groups 21 days to dispute the decision, Becker said, and several states and some grant recipients are looking at potential litigation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority, which does not comment on pending litigation, confirmed to Newsweek that the agreement had been reached.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cole just took over at DEA on July 23 after his Senate confirmation and oversees a staff of 10,000 agents and other personnel.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The problem is that when your beliefs are rooted in fear, doubt or inherited stories, confirmation feels good ...—
Jessica Agnew,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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My testimony noted that while legislators will no longer be able to pass ambiguous laws with the expectation that agencies’ interpretations will get deference, Congress will not necessarily have to write statutory language that is detailed and prescriptive.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s own messaging around Gaza — that there is a genuine humanitarian crisis on the ground but that Israel deserves deference to operate — is reflective of the differing views among his own supporters.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
30 July 2025
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An expungement could pave the way for Herman to get his certification reinstated.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, the FDA removed the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone and added a pharmacy certification process, essentially expanding access through telehealth.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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