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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4
as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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5
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 story follows a young woman, a lifelong swimmer and Olympic hopeful, who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas in order to escape an abusive father and an alcoholic, suicidal mother.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The volunteer-run organization also accepts donations.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a no contest plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but does not contest the charges and accepts punishment.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … STUCK ABROAD – Leonardo DiCaprio accepts film award remotely due to air restrictions after US strike.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The organization also accepts anonymous tips online.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The Trees for Trouts program only accepts whole real trees, not fake ones or trees that have been sprayed with fire-retardant chemicals.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
The court accepts vets arrested for a gamut of crimes, including driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor and felony drug charges, robbery and criminal possession of weapons.
—Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The volunteer-run organization also accepts donations.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a no contest plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but does not contest the charges and accepts punishment.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … STUCK ABROAD – Leonardo DiCaprio accepts film award remotely due to air restrictions after US strike.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The organization also accepts anonymous tips online.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The Trees for Trouts program only accepts whole real trees, not fake ones or trees that have been sprayed with fire-retardant chemicals.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
The court accepts vets arrested for a gamut of crimes, including driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor and felony drug charges, robbery and criminal possession of weapons.
—Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Longbow believes weight has become the defining problem across the car industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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If a trustee believes contributions were made to shield money from creditors rather than for legitimate retirement planning, those funds may be challenged.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet his rhetoric assumes that Jewish identity is synonymous with privilege, that Jewish concerns are secondary — or suspect.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The literary record assumes the same.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here’s how Round 1 stands after the conclusion of Saturday’s wild-card games.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rubber seal around your fridge door stands guard over all of the food inside.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite his layered duplicity, Jonathan understands and defines himself by courting risk.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Plummer understands Nix is in a difficult spot.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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