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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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
The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 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, 2 Oct. 2025
If the militant group accepts it, the plan called for Hamas to lay down its arms and renounce governance in the Strip.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Completeness is the chance that Arthur accepts a valid proof.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The city accepts award nominations from the community year-round.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Housemaid follows Millie Calloway (Sweeney), a woman who accepts a role as the housemaid to a wealthy couple.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
When the caller accepts the request, the call taker is then given access to a live video showing the caller's surroundings.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 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, 2 Oct. 2025
If the militant group accepts it, the plan called for Hamas to lay down its arms and renounce governance in the Strip.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Completeness is the chance that Arthur accepts a valid proof.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The city accepts award nominations from the community year-round.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Housemaid follows Millie Calloway (Sweeney), a woman who accepts a role as the housemaid to a wealthy couple.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
When the caller accepts the request, the call taker is then given access to a live video showing the caller's surroundings.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 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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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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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is the scenario Dalio warns of, namely if interest costs exceed growth rates, growth can no longer carry the debt burden in the way that Trump assumes, because growth is vulnerable to shifts in rates, inflation, or the economic cycle.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Their paper challenges the standard Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, which assumes that the effects of dark energy remain constant.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Screambox supports three simultaneous streams, which is about average.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Why some fans feel let down Kaeli Dance, a Salt Lake City, Utah, content creator, understands some fans may feel let down.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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