accepting 1 of 2

present participle of accept
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accepting

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adjective

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accepting
Verb
Andy’s brooding nature gets fresh fuel with the vengeful Quynh’s re-emergence, but with Nile now more accepting of her mentorship, the rapport between those two women acquires a new warmth and humor. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025 But advocates in Bridgeport, who have repeatedly called for reforms to the state’s absentee ballot laws, were less accepting of the legislature’s failure to take up the measure this session. Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Hecker said the case should be dismissed and that Abrego Garcia is being coerced into accepting a guilty plea by the prospect of being indefinitely detained in a country halfway across the world, where his safety and liberty would be at threat. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025 Kim Keon-hee, the former first lady, is accused of accepting illicit financial gifts and participating in a stock manipulation scheme while her husband was in office. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accepting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepting
Verb
  • Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When she was eventually released, Lee and a small group of her followers made the journey to America to spread their gospel, believing the people of Manchester to be poisoned by the teachings of the Church of England.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Stop believing the convergence narrative.
    Barry Libert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Free as a Bird albums — with Davies assuming the lead vocals and songwriting by himself.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Creating truly inclusive environments means understanding and addressing these disparities, not assuming one-size-fits-all solutions will work.
    Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Rinzel seems uniquely well-suited to handling it.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
    Mike Mcgrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 Anna Commander Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just 14 yards on resigned run plays were, however, according to Pro Football Focus.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • As new members have replaced the resigned ones, the board has ramped up focus on policies around LGBTQ+ students, dress codes and health curriculum.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025

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“Accepting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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