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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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3
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
Users who have gone on the same tours can also now directly message one another — privacy safeguards are implemented where the conversation can only continue if the recipient accepts a message request, Airbnb said.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The clinic accepts anyone, but about 70 percent of its patients are on Medicaid.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The watchdogs also recommend that federal regulators create a national, searchable directory of mental health providers, listing which Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans each one accepts.
—Tony Leys, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Other big stories ➤ Air Force accepts proposals for AI data center in Tucson.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Call around to local auto shops to find one that accepts old gas.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The Brooks bull was also in contention to unseat the Spider Bull, the reigning nontypical world-record in the Boone and Crockett record books, which accepts big game killed by any legal method.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
After the coroner’s report confirms the cardiac event, everyone except Elsbeth accepts Laurel’s story as fact.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The clinic accepts anyone, but about 70 percent of its patients are on Medicaid.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The watchdogs also recommend that federal regulators create a national, searchable directory of mental health providers, listing which Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans each one accepts.
—Tony Leys, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Other big stories ➤ Air Force accepts proposals for AI data center in Tucson.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Call around to local auto shops to find one that accepts old gas.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The Brooks bull was also in contention to unseat the Spider Bull, the reigning nontypical world-record in the Boone and Crockett record books, which accepts big game killed by any legal method.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
After the coroner’s report confirms the cardiac event, everyone except Elsbeth accepts Laurel’s story as fact.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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With more than 15,000 employees, Tomasso has penned over 500 notes—and believes the small gesture has an outsized impact.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His stint in Vietnam made all that possible, Schieffer believes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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After President Rayburn dies, Grace assumes the presidency.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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That assumes a 20% downpayment of $177,900.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dante Moore stands a fine chance of bouncing back this week against a pass defense that ranks 122nd in the United States and is allowing more than 280 passing yards per game.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Gundogan stands alone as the player who was instrumental in helping crystallise both men’s visions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Quince Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest This Quince sweater vest takes cozy to a refined new level.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Research on interpersonal warmth—which, alongside competence, accounts for roughly 82% of how people evaluate others—supports the importance of explicit positive communication.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in the body that primarily supports muscles.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his ability to be optimistic and realistic while reflecting not just a fan’s concern, but a leader who understands how to win in Philadelphia , should be respected.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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