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
Real-time ride transparency—When a teen accepts a ride, parents receive a link to track their trips in real time.
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Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
The quarter zip took on a life of its own in September, when Restricted, a Miami luxury reseller that primarily stocks Chrome Hearts and accepts cryptocurrency as payment, claimed to be selling the genuine article.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Feb. 2026
Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The city only accepts paper applications.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional Medicare — where patients can generally see any provider who accepts it — Medicare Advantage plans typically rely on a smaller network of doctors and hospitals.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
About guest opinion submissions The Washington Post accepts opinion articles on any topic.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
If a judge accepts, her sentencing date is scheduled April 9.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
The quarter zip took on a life of its own in September, when Restricted, a Miami luxury reseller that primarily stocks Chrome Hearts and accepts cryptocurrency as payment, claimed to be selling the genuine article.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Feb. 2026
Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The city only accepts paper applications.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional Medicare — where patients can generally see any provider who accepts it — Medicare Advantage plans typically rely on a smaller network of doctors and hospitals.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
About guest opinion submissions The Washington Post accepts opinion articles on any topic.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
If a judge accepts, her sentencing date is scheduled April 9.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paul has a reputation for taking collectibles to extreme levels and has spent millions to secure some of the rarest items ever produced, including NFTs - unique, verifiable digital assets traded on the blockchain.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Plants thrive in moist soil, and unlike other magnolias, sweet bay tolerates wet, boggy conditions, heavy clay, and salt.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deery believes that decline can be attributed in part to prospective students and parents feeling like campuses are hostile to those who don't hold a liberal-leaning worldview.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Too much of California’s policy assumes technological breakthroughs will simply appear on schedule, at an affordable cost, to meet the looming lofty goals.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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But this assumes the PLA’s claim is, of course, true.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her career World Cup wins in all disciplines currently stands at 108 and counting, including eight in her last nine slalom starts dating to the end of last season.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cozart, 19, stands at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, wears a beard a mountain man would be proud of and requires a size 18 shoe.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rather than a conventional spa, Upper House Hong Kong takes a personal approach to wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, the Lands & Legacies six-hour overland tour takes you to the highlights of Cumberland Island’s North Shore and is booked through the same platform as your ferry ticket.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Founded with a commitment to mental well-being and self-acceptance, Rare Beauty seeks to redefine how the beauty industry supports mental health.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell Mayor Eric Phillips supports the bill, and the city began preparing for a potential transition to council districts in summer 2025, spokesperson Char Jackson said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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If Becket is willing to kill for control, Julia understands that control often comes from letting other people self-destruct.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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