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
Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The city accepts award nominations from the community year-round.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
When the grocer’s bank accepts the $100, and credits the grocer’s bank account, the grocer receives a different IOU, the bank’s IOU.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Blakey, who’s still in search of work and has an ill reputation around town, eventually accepts the offer.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The city accepts award nominations from the community year-round.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
When the grocer’s bank accepts the $100, and credits the grocer’s bank account, the grocer receives a different IOU, the bank’s IOU.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Blakey, who’s still in search of work and has an ill reputation around town, eventually accepts the offer.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scott’s new attorney, Scott Sanders, believes his 69-year-old client would have been acquitted altogether if the evidence had been disclosed as required at the time of trial.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lloyd of The Athletic believes that the Browns' October 19 matchup against the Miami Dolphins might be the day that head coach Kevin Stefanski decides to turn to Gabriel as his new starter.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with someone who constantly assumes the worst can be challenging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The model assumes that a neural circuit exists in each body segment along the spinal cord.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Caracas denied the allegation, but it is widely believed that the Cartel de los Soles—the Cartel of the Suns—drug organization is led by the Venezuelan armed forces and controls or at least supports Tren de Aragua.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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