1
as in corresponding
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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2
as in granting
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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Recent Examples of according
The Paxtons’ divorce had been scheduled for a trial starting on June 24 in a Collin County district court, but the proceedings have been canceled, according online court records.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Rescuers were expecting to rappel back into the cave again and resume pumping out water on Tuesday, according Finnish diver Mikko Paasi.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Parts of the sewer system in downtown Carlsbad were built as early as 1929, according a city report.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The 200 doors require about $55 million in annual lease payments, which has depleted West Marine’s liquidity, according a declaratory statement filed with the bankruptcy court by the retailer’s CEO Paulee Day.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The Premier League is on track to generate £4 billion in commercial revenue next season, according The Athletic, with roughly 80% going to teams.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Hotels in World Cup host cities reported booking paces below initial forecasts, according a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Buying a home on the Spanish island was considered the best investment for building generational wealth of all luxury vacation home markets, according a new study from brokerage Maui Elite Property that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Rescuers were expecting to rappel back into the cave again and resume pumping out water on Tuesday, according Finnish diver Mikko Paasi.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Parts of the sewer system in downtown Carlsbad were built as early as 1929, according a city report.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The 200 doors require about $55 million in annual lease payments, which has depleted West Marine’s liquidity, according a declaratory statement filed with the bankruptcy court by the retailer’s CEO Paulee Day.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The Premier League is on track to generate £4 billion in commercial revenue next season, according The Athletic, with roughly 80% going to teams.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Hotels in World Cup host cities reported booking paces below initial forecasts, according a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Buying a home on the Spanish island was considered the best investment for building generational wealth of all luxury vacation home markets, according a new study from brokerage Maui Elite Property that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for according
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Starting in the late 19th century, Congress enacted a series of laws granting federal workers job protections as a way to shield the government from corruption and provide continuity from one presidential administration to the next.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Alongside creators like Mark Rober, Dude Perfect, Clix, PrestonPlayz, and more, Donaldson spent the day granting wishes for kids who also got surprise visits from Marvel superstars Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany and an evening celebration with a live Avengers show and activations from YouTube.—
Jon Youshaei,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Indeed, there have been over 100 books published on HIV/AIDS since 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID pandemic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce that Brooks is rejoining the cast of the CBS daytime drama, with his first episode back coinciding with his birthday on May 27.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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The chemical is believed to work in a number of ways—jamming smell detectors so that mosquitoes cannot recognize a human or animal target, conferring a bitter taste that mosquitoes detect on their feet, or mimicking the smell of natural mosquito-repelling plants.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 May 2026
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After conferring, the umpires agreed, ruling her out.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Skeptics also offer psychological explanations, noting that many eyewitness accounts contain tropes from popular sci-fi stories, conforming to cultural expectations of alien encounters.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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“According.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/according. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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