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adjective

Definition of acceptednext
1
as in established

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2
as in correct

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accepted

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verb

past tense of accept
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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3
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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Recent Examples of accepted
Adjective
But its cultural dominance became bound up in a widespread vilification of Drake that curdled online, where the most damning interpretation of anything could quickly become the accepted one. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 In her podcast, Maitlis investigates the accepted timeline of Epstein’s life in Britain, asking whether this earlier chapter was more significant than previously understood. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Many veteran leaders express frustration, claiming that Generation Z lacks loyalty, demands too much flexibility or refuses to put in the grueling hours that previous generations accepted as the standard. — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 When Traylor accepted the position in December 2019, UTSA was a hard job; the program started in 2012. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accepted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepted
  1. established
  2. correct
  3. had
  4. tolerated
  5. believed
  6. assumed
  7. handled
  8. tried
Adjective
  • The subheadline in print presents climate change as an established explanation.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lionel Mestre, partner at French private equity firm Weinberg Capital Partners, told CNBC his firm still focuses on profitable defense businesses with established products, customers and positive cash flow, rather than early-stage startups.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of established
Adjective
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Google is correct that Personal Intelligence is opt-in, but the company uses various prompts and pop-ups to entice users to turn it on without fully explaining the consequences.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of correct
Verb
  • Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists, and Artemi Panarin added a power-play goal and an assist as the Kings beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When presented with the findings, the Republican National Committee said the party hasn’t had enough time to fix the affordability crisis inherited from Democratic leadership.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • Conduct that betrays that trust will not be tolerated in this Department.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Once the goal is defined, the investor can determine the time horizon to achieve the goal, the return required to meet that goal, expected cash flow needs and the amount of risk that can realistically be tolerated.
    — Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tolerated
Verb
  • The court filing alleges that social media users believed that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders actually made appearances at the My Chemical Romance concert, and that the circulation of videos was not accidental.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional pan-frying took too long for travelers who wanted a quick meal, while Sanders believed deep-frying compromised the chicken’s quality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of believed
Verb
  • Each has assumed a new place of influence within the Democratic Party over the last two years, filling a power vacuum created by President Joe Biden’s exit from the political stage.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Notably, Republican voters’ approval of Congress has dropped from 53% shortly after the GOP assumed control of Washington to 29% today.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of assumed
Verb
  • The second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Resolution is often a complex legal and financial negotiation, best handled by experienced advisors who understand creditor behavior.
    — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of handled
Adjective
  • But first, the premiere settles the audience into a tried and true cop drama with power struggles over jurisdiction, a local militia led by a man with his own agenda, and a suspect who literally blows the case wide open.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Short films are a tried and true launching pad for horror directors.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepted. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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