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 bitter cold will extend to the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle by Monday night, with high temperatures in cities like Atlanta and Chicago dropping into the 40s and 30s, according.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Some may know the Greek-style building for its pipe organ, said to the largest ever built by the Henry Pilcher's Sons Organ Company, according the Encyclopedia of Louisville.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
Wendy's has 106 locations in Arizona, according its website.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
To some lawmakers and pundits on the right, the run-up to the November 1 funding cliff was a moment to shame those people, nearly 40% of whom are children and 20% elderly, according government data.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Sherrill led Ciattarelli by 8 points in the full ballot matchup, according a Quinnipiac poll.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
It's known for its 25,000 large animals, with over 1 million wildebeest and 72,000 zebras, according UNESCO World Heritage.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
That campaign has been driven internally by Margi Conklin, a New York Post veteran who was most recently managing editor at The Free Press, according two people with knowledge of the situation.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Dahbia Benkired was convicted of raping, torturing and killing Lola Daviet, according the BBC, BFMTV and The New York Times.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Some may know the Greek-style building for its pipe organ, said to the largest ever built by the Henry Pilcher's Sons Organ Company, according the Encyclopedia of Louisville.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
Wendy's has 106 locations in Arizona, according its website.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
To some lawmakers and pundits on the right, the run-up to the November 1 funding cliff was a moment to shame those people, nearly 40% of whom are children and 20% elderly, according government data.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Sherrill led Ciattarelli by 8 points in the full ballot matchup, according a Quinnipiac poll.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
It's known for its 25,000 large animals, with over 1 million wildebeest and 72,000 zebras, according UNESCO World Heritage.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
That campaign has been driven internally by Margi Conklin, a New York Post veteran who was most recently managing editor at The Free Press, according two people with knowledge of the situation.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Dahbia Benkired was convicted of raping, torturing and killing Lola Daviet, according the BBC, BFMTV and The New York Times.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for according
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Several Republicans have suggested that restoring those positions—along with granting back pay to furloughed workers—could be part of a broader reopening deal.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Roberts, however, signaled concern about granting the president unchecked power in matters that could affect domestic consumers.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Deadline reported that Disney+ has ordered a TV event featuring special guest star Sabrina Carpenter to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“According.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/according. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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