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
Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
After her mother accepts a teaching job in the remote mountain town of Silverveil, Emma is sent to a youth group retreat carrying only her father's worn copy of The Call of the Wild.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Mangione, who appeared in court Wednesday after a mistake delayed his hearing by one day, could face a shorter prison sentence if a jury accepts a psychiatric defense, since the murder charge would be reduced to manslaughter.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The clinic accepts a steady volume of international patients and packages most procedures with hotel and translation services.
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Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Responsibility, therefore, falls on the government and senior officials, who must ensure that society understands and accepts the decision.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
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Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
After her mother accepts a teaching job in the remote mountain town of Silverveil, Emma is sent to a youth group retreat carrying only her father's worn copy of The Call of the Wild.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Mangione, who appeared in court Wednesday after a mistake delayed his hearing by one day, could face a shorter prison sentence if a jury accepts a psychiatric defense, since the murder charge would be reduced to manslaughter.
—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The clinic accepts a steady volume of international patients and packages most procedures with hotel and translation services.
—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Responsibility, therefore, falls on the government and senior officials, who must ensure that society understands and accepts the decision.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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Walking into a recording studio, Swift was seen clutching a cognac shoulder bag, and this leather version from Quince comes in the same color and has a similar silhouette.
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Native to the Southeast and hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, Southern wax myrtle tolerates salt, wind, and wet soils providing an excellent option for coastal gardens.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Stewart McLaurin, president of the association, believes the price tag was well worth it.
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Pakistan’s defense minister warned Friday that water security could become a cause for war if Islamabad believes its national interests are threatened.
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The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.
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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
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In turn, sleep quality, which physical conditioning directly supports, governs how effectively a leader's prefrontal cortex manages complex trade-offs and scenarios under pressure.
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The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
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Pochettino is not a man who understands why anybody would want to wait.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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