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
However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025
The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.
—Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Biedermann said the reduction in force was done in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the federal government and department employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025
The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.
—Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Biedermann said the reduction in force was done in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the federal government and department employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
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The events culminated in the 2016 signing of Colombia’s peace accord, for which Gurudev received Colombia’s highest civilian honor in recognition of his role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mexico agreed to expand cooperation with Washington, and Ecuador hopes to finalize new security accords during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tour of the region.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Four years later, the country’s government reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund after changing the Bitcoin Law, making bitcoin acceptance voluntary instead of compulsory.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some European leaders have suggested going as far as to send peacekeeping troops to enforce a post-war deterrence in Ukraine, while Russia wants a broader set of agreements that offer Moscow a greater say in the regional security landscape.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images for The Recording Academy From time to time, BTS fans collectively turn their attention to one tune from the South Korean boy band’s catalog, turning it into a focus track, perhaps for the first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rick Davies of Supertramp 1944-2025 thanks for the great tunes.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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In practice, what is welcomed is conformity masquerading as authenticity.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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News reporting and other media encouraged conformity and political passivity.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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