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as in connotation
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as in consent
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Recent Examples of acceptation
The use of chainsaws to cut down trees prior to intentionally burning a stand, known as prescribed fire, is the major acceptation.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2021
San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptation
Noun
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Pavers or concrete designed to mimic natural stone slabs visually break up the surface, staving off parking lot connotations.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
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But globalist also has an antisemitic connotation.—
Nathalie Japkowicz,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In early 1861, the minimum enlistment age went down to eighteen—without parental consent—again.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
25 May 2026
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After that surrender, deputies said Lovemen initially gave them consent to search the home.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Language is often a reflection of the culture that shapes it, impacting tone, idioms, dialects and even silence across regions.—
Ryan Kolln,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Many nations joined the chorus, chanting day after day, indicating their assent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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After all, changing the Constitution would require the assent of three-quarters of the 50 states.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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These three expressions highlight how broad bourbon’s stylistic spectrum has become.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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One of the best examples is Cantina Girlan Trattmann Riserva, an expression of two of the region’s most prestigious crus, Mazon and Girlan, which offer strong geological differences.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Reports over the holiday weekend pointed to an emerging agreement that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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July 23 – August 22 A public pressure point may need sharper agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The early twentieth century unspools on black-and-white 35-mm. film, an easy denotation of antiquity.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Controlled denotations were conducted Sunday at the site to dispose of hazardous materials, the agency said.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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The main reason for the pullout was the accession of Andrej Babis to the Czech Republic’s premiership in December 2025.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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These recent hospitalizations are the latest in a series of health issues for the former monarch, who abdicated from the throne in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her accession.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Acceptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptation. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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