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
Follow-up measures will be evaluated in accordance with relevant public health protocols and risk assessment procedures.
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The bridge owner, Florida Department of Transportation, has the responsibility to ensure the drawbridge operates in accordance with federal drawbridge regulations.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
During this interaction, individuals make sense of the world in accordance with their historical, cultural, and social contexts of existence.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The bridge owner, Florida Department of Transportation, has the responsibility to ensure the drawbridge operates in accordance with federal drawbridge regulations.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
During this interaction, individuals make sense of the world in accordance with their historical, cultural, and social contexts of existence.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
Noun
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While these blooms would always be considered beautiful on their own accord, their timing—blooming right in the dead of winter—is part of their appeal.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Eldridge Cleaver visited and signed an accord here during the 1960s, and a press conference related to Huey Newton’s arrest was held at the home, according to Compass.—
David Caraccio
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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They’re caught up in this bureaucratic system, this transfer system, these standardization agreements across state lines, so that anybody can move anywhere.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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To further explore business opportunities, the brand will also attend the Cabana Show, which runs in Miami May 30 to June 1 and targets resort and travel lifestyle brands, which is in tune with Collanine Colorate’s summery ethos and past activations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart ranks the bestselling tunes that the music magazine and chart company classifies specifically as rap or hip-hop, and only those purchases made on platforms like iTunes are counted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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How Compliance Reduces Procurement Friction When a vendor enters an EU enterprise RFP without structured conformance evidence, procurement teams must define evaluation criteria internally, align stakeholders on technical benchmarks and request supplemental documentation.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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States were supposed to function as laboratories of democracy, not regional branches of a national political movement enforcing ideological conformity from the top down.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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In a culture that demands silence and conformity, her endurance becomes the loudest act of love, and his body becomes the only language left.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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