1
as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerates
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 believes
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Recent Examples of accepts
That means any senior who can’t get into one of those units must find a suitable place that accepts vouchers somewhere else.
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Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Gustav accepts her answer and says goodbye.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The offer can be redeemed nationwide at any Instacart store that accepts SNAP payments.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But in a series of emails shared with IndieWire, Bolea clearly accepts Falcone and Leone’s decision.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Additionally, IMDb now accepts credits for dubbing foreign-language versions of movies and TV shows, creating new opportunities for these professionals to showcase their work globally.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The Encinitas Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status, and accepts cash, checks, or credit/debit cards.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Gustav accepts her answer and says goodbye.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The offer can be redeemed nationwide at any Instacart store that accepts SNAP payments.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But in a series of emails shared with IndieWire, Bolea clearly accepts Falcone and Leone’s decision.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Additionally, IMDb now accepts credits for dubbing foreign-language versions of movies and TV shows, creating new opportunities for these professionals to showcase their work globally.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The Encinitas Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status, and accepts cash, checks, or credit/debit cards.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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This cedar tolerates hot and humid Southern summers and is drought tolerant once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Emperor 1 tolerates heat well, and the dark-purple-red leaves are less prone to scorching.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security, on Tuesday, said that based on the information provided, the agency believes that no such arrest took place.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Neither the author nor publisher assumes liability for any loss or damage arising from use of this material.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But all of that assumes that a putsch does succeed, and this is dubious.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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These microorganisms are the base of a unique food chain that supports a community of cave-dwelling organisms.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Derek understands that, as well.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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