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
In light of her public embarrassment, her author father, Greg, accepts a position as a visiting lecturer on campus to be close to his daughter in her time of need.
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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
No honest measure of Jewish teachings accepts the distancing of religious interests from communal concerns.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Owen Cooper accepts the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Adolescence at the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards in London on May 10.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In the off chance the voicemail accepts a message, there is never a callback.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
New Jersey, unlike California and many other states, also accepts unscripted in its tax incentive scheme.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The doctor accepts insurance but requires patients to pay an extra $1,500 to $3,000 a year.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Admission is free; the group accepts donations.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
No honest measure of Jewish teachings accepts the distancing of religious interests from communal concerns.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Owen Cooper accepts the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Adolescence at the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards in London on May 10.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In the off chance the voicemail accepts a message, there is never a callback.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
New Jersey, unlike California and many other states, also accepts unscripted in its tax incentive scheme.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The doctor accepts insurance but requires patients to pay an extra $1,500 to $3,000 a year.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Admission is free; the group accepts donations.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The difference is important because once the public believes federal health agencies suppress findings for political reasons, trust falls apart completely.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Since material from the mantle can reach the surface as tectonic plates stretch and begin to split apart, the study team believes this new geochemical data may serve as an early signal hinting at the formation of a new plate boundary.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Near the beginning of the film, the aging Marcus Aurelius is murdered by Commodus, who assumes the throne.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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An actor hired by Vought assumes the masked identity of Black Noir in subsequent seasons.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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McGoff recommends structuring the rest of your answer using the STAR format, which stands for situation, task, action and result.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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An armed Senate security guard stands at the entrance to the Senate building in Manila on May 13, 2026 after gunshots were heard inside the Senate building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Values trine Jupiter supports confidence around income, self-worth, and using resources in ways that grow rather than merely maintain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Peace returns when everyone understands what is being shared.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The director understands immediately.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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