1
as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in to tolerate
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 to believe
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in to endure
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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as in approving
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as in resigned
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as in having
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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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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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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Recent Examples of accept
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In many cases, accepting a settlement can make financial sense for the creditor, especially after an account has been charged off or sent to collections.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
7 Dec. 2025
Hannah went on to found the Team Cole Project, which works toward a more accepting and compassionate world for those with disabilities.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Hill started his career as a child actor and dancer, later accepting a role on Jim Henson's TV show CityKids while still in college.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Rabé has accepted a position as Placer County’s assistant chief executive officer after serving as Auburn’s city manager for the past three years.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In many cases, accepting a settlement can make financial sense for the creditor, especially after an account has been charged off or sent to collections.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Adjective
So why haven’t buyers in this price segment been more accepting?
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Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
7 Dec. 2025
Hannah went on to found the Team Cole Project, which works toward a more accepting and compassionate world for those with disabilities.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Red Cross is currently accepting clothing and hygiene product donations; however, Vestal United Methodist Church is not accepting food at this time, according to the release.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Hill started his career as a child actor and dancer, later accepting a role on Jim Henson's TV show CityKids while still in college.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
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The sport has a big future because of you guys.
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The land at Aqueduct is ready to go, no need for demolition, no need to remove and remediate dangerous industrial waste like other sites have.
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Beyond that, a truce means whatever the negotiators will tolerate as long as none backs out of talks.
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Today’s challenge is building genuine relationships, creating strong global teams, and leveraging diversity rather than merely tolerating it.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, will assume the responsibilities in the interim, according to an announcement.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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To comply with the order, Anthropic was forced to take both models offline June 12.
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Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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These reports present your income and spending habits with clean, easy-to-understand visualizations.
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Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Burle Marx understood the country’s abundance as both subject and material.
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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