as in accord
a state of consistency
make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Recent Examples of accordance
Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 13 June 2025
This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 27 May 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 13 June 2025
This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
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Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a result of the sweeping rally across emerging markets, bonds prices are increasingly moving on their own accord, instead of in-line with the US.—
Srinivasan Sivabalan,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for harmony between Charles and Harry, the last time the two are known to have seen one another face-to-face was last September, when Harry stopped by Charles’s London home, Clarence House, for a tea that lasted just under an hour.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some of Butler’s songs are mere snippets, some are full-length numbers, often with vocals in the three-part harmony familiar from the time.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agreement also explores adopting the SGE’s advanced physical warehousing system in Hong Kong, offering secure gold management for local and global participants while strengthening ties between on-exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) trading.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once viewed as mere support cells for neurons, astrocytes are now thought to help tune brain circuits and thereby control overall brain state or mood — say, our level of alertness, anxiousness, or apathy.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since emerging as a possible successor for Powell, however, Warsh has changed his tune.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The fees bring the development in conformance with Oceanside’s new, higher minimum of 15% affordable housing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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With tax conformity factored in, lawmakers must make additional cuts in other areas, Tanner said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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