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as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920
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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed
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as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
did not move to a different workstation of her own accord
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Recent Examples of accord
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The ruling party in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region reconstituted a parliament that had been disbanded as part of a postwar accord in 2022.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, after more than a year of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel’s northern communities, the two were pushed into a ceasefire accord that was also supposed to bring a comprehensive peace.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The incident comes at a key moment, as negotiators from Mexico, the United States and Canada work to revise a free-trade accord that is a linchpin of the Mexican economy.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The ruling party in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region reconstituted a parliament that had been disbanded as part of a postwar accord in 2022.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, after more than a year of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel’s northern communities, the two were pushed into a ceasefire accord that was also supposed to bring a comprehensive peace.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
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The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The United States, joined by the United Arab Emirates and backed by concerns from key European powers, sharply condemned the United Nations’ decision Monday to grant Iran a leadership post at a major nuclear treaty conference.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Fiona Rae was among the first businesses to be granted a royal warrant by King Charles, a certification given to people or companies that have provided goods and services to the royal household.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The international treaty regulates wildlife trade among the United States and more than 180 other governments to help ensure species are not overexploited through global commerce.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Some of the information exchanges are occurring through the International Health Regulations, a treaty aimed at protecting the world from disease outbreaks that can cross borders.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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However, in accordance with Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, they are prohibited from limiting or restricting interior changes to a home if the changes aren’t visible from the front of the parcel, an adjacent parcel, an adjacent common area, or a community golf course.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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In accordance with California law, including SB 54, Harbor Police does not participate in immigration enforcement activities.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents on $543 million in revenue, according to analyst consensus data provided by LSEG.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Both metrics beat analysts’ consensus estimates.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
Noun
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From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun sextiles Jupiter in your 4th House of Home, making practical choices around security, family, or resources feel unusually constructive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The theme of each Met Gala, which sets the tone for the evening’s dress code, tends to correspond with that year’s Costume Institute fashion exhibition.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed The Costume Institute exhibit has a distinct theme each year that corresponds with the Met Gala.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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