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
Percy accepts this and leaves Barry’s Bay the next day, returning home to Seattle.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
The program accepts digital coupons and offers cash back rewards.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Late results could bring good news for the Democratic Party as Democrats tend to be more likely to vote by mail, a system that accepts ballots up to seven days after election day as long as they are postmarked by that Tuesday.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Rather than requiring workers or optical sensors to sort polyethylene from polypropylene, the STL process accepts the mixed plastic stream as is.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
The most important outcome of the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary may be that the Republican Party no longer accepts the legitimacy of election defeats.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The online tenant directory for The Fountains shopping plaza does not list The Cheese Course, and the chain’s website no longer accepts orders for the Plantation restaurant, even as locations in Pinecrest and Weston continue to operate.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
It's encouraged to pay your fees before visiting; the park also no longer accepts cash.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Meagan Good accepts the Spirit Award onstage during the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
The program accepts digital coupons and offers cash back rewards.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Late results could bring good news for the Democratic Party as Democrats tend to be more likely to vote by mail, a system that accepts ballots up to seven days after election day as long as they are postmarked by that Tuesday.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Rather than requiring workers or optical sensors to sort polyethylene from polypropylene, the STL process accepts the mixed plastic stream as is.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
The most important outcome of the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary may be that the Republican Party no longer accepts the legitimacy of election defeats.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The online tenant directory for The Fountains shopping plaza does not list The Cheese Course, and the chain’s website no longer accepts orders for the Plantation restaurant, even as locations in Pinecrest and Weston continue to operate.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
It's encouraged to pay your fees before visiting; the park also no longer accepts cash.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Meagan Good accepts the Spirit Award onstage during the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Photos from the local information office in General Santos City, which has about 720,000 people, showed convenience stores and buildings crumbling in the aftermath of the quake.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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This low-maintenance beauty requires no pruning to maintain and tolerates heat and drought once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Contrary to some online sentiment, Martinez still fervently believes Portugal are closer to starting a goal up than a man down when playing Ronaldo.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The best outcome for a bondholder is that the borrower pays the coupon and returns the principal, which is exactly what the price already assumes.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Because the world assumes that all people are heteronormative and cisgenger, kids can often be on the back foot when talking about their relationships and identity.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 June 2026
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This device also stands for that in a certain way.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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This summer look takes brunettes a shade lighter for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Paige Sterling, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass, said the mayor has worked hard to build affordable housing in the city and supports the construction of more, including in Venice.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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With the We’Raw technology, Isko provides a product that preserves the authentic raw aspects of denim—including color and shrinkage—and supports brands’ cut-and-sew approach.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Even now, the psychological moves of the book’s last moments, how and what Maeve understands, feel to me provisional, blurry, to be co-created with the reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Ahamed really understands the American economy as part of a global economic system—something that a lot of other writers refuse to do.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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