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
Iran’s lead negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, told Iranian state media Monday that his country would manage the strait in accordance with international maritime law.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Power skills such as accountability, adaptability, sound judgment, curiosity, and a willingness to operate in accordance with the organization's values are much harder to teach.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In accordance with the Monégasque Constitution, which was updated in 2002, the eligibility of the child is dependent on their parents’s marital status.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Melissa Police said the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, in accordance with department policy.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accordance
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Power skills such as accountability, adaptability, sound judgment, curiosity, and a willingness to operate in accordance with the organization's values are much harder to teach.
—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In accordance with the Monégasque Constitution, which was updated in 2002, the eligibility of the child is dependent on their parents’s marital status.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Melissa Police said the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, in accordance with department policy.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accordance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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The poor conditions inside detention centers and the prolonged confinement often compel detainees to give up their quest for a court hearing and opt to leave the country of their own accord.
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Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
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Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
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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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The Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium has been renovated to the tune of $34 million, a new ferry terminal has been built, and Spanish Plaza has also been upgraded.
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Party drill hasn’t hit the same since the 41 run, but here come babyfaced duo Baby6didit and HbDaG with tunes that could go off at the West Indian Day Parade.
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The technical evaluation was conducted to assess general conformance with the town of Killingly Zoning Regulations, according to a memo to Ann-Marie L. Aubrey, director of Planning and Development for Killingly.
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.
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Davis didn't seek polished conformity but distinctive voices, then built an ecosystem of support.
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Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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