1
as in having
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerating
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 taking
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assuming
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in handling
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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as in believing
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2
as in approving
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as in resigned
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Recent Examples of accepting
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Countries that are most accepting of these rights generally become even more accepting over time, while countries that are the least accepting become more hostile.
—Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In accepting the honor, Dillon thanked his co-writer on the song, Linda Hargrove.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Many Central Park West buildings, always more accepting of entertainers and new money, have also modernized their rules lately to attract more buyers (or at least avoid their being an obvious turnoff).
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Countries that are most accepting of these rights generally become even more accepting over time, while countries that are the least accepting become more hostile.
—Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Adjective
In terms of its risk-to-reward ratio, investing in an independent film ranks somewhere in the neighborhood of accepting the hand of a Nigerian prince who has introduced himself to you via cold email.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In accepting the honor, Dillon thanked his co-writer on the song, Linda Hargrove.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepting
Verb
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The rest of us, however, will have to learn to navigate a world in which seeing is rarely believing.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many journalists, authors, and investigators have voiced doubts about these convictions, believing that the real Monster of Florence was never caught.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the tariffs would cover roughly two-thirds of the primary deficit impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over five years—or four-fifths over a decade, assuming temporary provisions expire on schedule.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Since assuming office in late 2023, Milei has wielded a chainsaw approach to government reform in Argentina.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her fans’ unquestioning loyalty provides an uncomplicated explanation for why Swift may never need to release another lead single again.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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To write one’s way out of the incapacitating dependence of daughterhood into autonomy means shedding the unquestioning fidelity of a child.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When some in the group expressed interest in joining the early-morning bread run, the captain gave an approving blink of surprise.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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When legends who have left the public eye or dealt with illness pass away, there’s a sort of resigned expectation, but that wasn’t the case with Keaton, who worked all the way to the end before dying at 79.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Cowboys are only .500, and the expectations for this team from their resigned fan base are so low that a playoff appearance will qualify as a good year.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Accepting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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