as in agreements
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptances
The group shares everything from preschool graduations to college acceptances and other milestones.
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made.
—Eric Greenberg, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But instead of acceptances and rejections, which would have been definitive answers, most of my classmates got no real resolution at all.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made.
—Eric Greenberg, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But instead of acceptances and rejections, which would have been definitive answers, most of my classmates got no real resolution at all.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptances
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And, thanks to cooperation agreements that will give ICE more access to jails—and, again, possibly sensitive voter data—the reach of these agents will be longer than ever.—
Phillip Atiba Solomon,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rapid Rehousing also teaches students about managing personal finances, understanding lease agreements, handling roommate conflicts, and planning for housing after graduation.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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The demand came after county commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a proposal from County Judge Ruben Becerra for a 30-day moratorium on approvals of water-hungry developments including the data centers rapidly popping up across the state.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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After more than five years of planning, approvals, and construction, the contemporary mountain compound is now move-in ready.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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European Film Market Head Tanja Meissner has hailed this year’s edition as the busiest since the Covid pandemic with accreditations expected to come in at least three percent higher than last year although final figures have yet to confirmed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Oklahoma, a former state superintendent threatened schools' accreditations.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Maine is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who need four seats to regain control and wield considerable influence in Washington over everything from legislation to confirmations if there are any new vacancies on the Supreme Court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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All of his albums received platinum certifications.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Certifying Ascents Another measure would aim to formalize climbing certifications.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Acceptances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptances. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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