1
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerated
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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as in believed
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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as in established
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as in correct
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Recent Examples of accepted
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Some accepted severance and began new chapters.
—Marie Quintana, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The actors then accepted a giant check on behalf of their causes as confetti fell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
New England’s 20 accepted penalties this season are its most through two games since 2014.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Some accepted severance and began new chapters.
—Marie Quintana, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As a result, many employees faced firings, layoffs, and accepted early resignations.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The actors then accepted a giant check on behalf of their causes as confetti fell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepted
Verb
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The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Investigators would soon discover a disturbing truth that Daniel had been impersonating a boyfriend Kristil had as a teenager for months, terrorizing his own family before ultimately killing his wife.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The funds will support ongoing rescue and cleanup efforts, including the removal of hazardous pressurized tanks scattered across Globe, many of which are believed to contain propane.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grace is not weakness but resolve, the Charleston families believed, and politics, too, depends on a willingness to coax one another toward better ground.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Omarion Hampton, a first-round draft pick from the University of North Carolina, assumed the lead back duties.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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His is the talent too easily taken for granted, the excellence assumed, always there.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Compared to the more established wine regions in California, Oregon and Washington, the product paled.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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For established professionals, the possibility that age could influence decisions about hiring, promotion or workplace treatment raises serious concerns about fairness and opportunity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Right now, patients don't have the ability to confirm whether their doctors' advice is correct, according to Bonis.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Understanding how to get the issue of accountability correct is critical.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs took a 20-10 lead into halftime and ultimately won 37-20, improving to 2-2 on the season, while Baltimore fell to 1-3.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Before Springsteen took the microphone, writer/director Scott Cooper shared a story about how his family lost their home in the Palisades Fire in California earlier this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepted. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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