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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
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Even the permanent end of the war is contingent, in part, upon a final accord.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
But the accord already faces threats, chiefly from Lebanon, with the fighting there leading to the delay in the start of talks.
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Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Peekaboo is currently closing its first three licensing deals, two for Spain and one a multi-territory accord.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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But the accord already faces threats, chiefly from Lebanon, with the fighting there leading to a delay in the start of talks planned for Friday in Switzerland.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Even the permanent end of the war is contingent, in part, upon a final accord.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
But the accord already faces threats, chiefly from Lebanon, with the fighting there leading to the delay in the start of talks.
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Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Peekaboo is currently closing its first three licensing deals, two for Spain and one a multi-territory accord.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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The legislation would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the governing body to enforce restrictions on athlete compensation.
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For days when billowy, slightly oversized pieces sound more appealing than form-fitting ones, the Merokeety Crewneck Maxi Dress balances structure with comfort, granting optimal movement without feeling swallowed in fabric.
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The border shifted and changed hands here at least four times in the 19th century and a fifth time in the 20th, tugged south by war and treaty, peace talks and purchases.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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There was also no documentation found indicating that DOC and RNP met to discuss the methadone treatment course for Cole, in accordance with DOC policy.
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Staff at the Kennedy Center began removing references to the president from the institution in early June, in accordance with a May 29 ruling by Judge Cooper.
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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Time is running out for states to come to some kind of consensus for rules under the Colorado River Compact.
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While they were entirely bought-in, their blind consensus actively stifled creativity and differing thought.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.
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June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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