1
as in coincides
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 grants
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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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed
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as in consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something
is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?
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as in choices
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
did not move to a different workstation of her own accord
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Recent Examples of accords
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Citrus notes lead the way for happiness and energy, with bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords delivering the strongest lift.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The limited edition elixir features notes of vanilla with watery and fruity accords, amber, apple, and ylang-ylang.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Trump even said that the Middle Eastern leaders would welcome Iran’s membership in the accords.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Trump’s optimism that the other Middle Eastern and majority-Muslim countries could soon sign on to the accords might be overly ambitious.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Morocco signed onto the accords in December 2020, and Kazakhstan, which has had diplomatic ties with Israel since the 1990s, joined the accords last November.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
Noun
Summer perfume conversations are everywhere right now, with industry experts pointing to mood-boosting scents, solar accords and fruity notes as the season’s defining categories.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Citrus notes lead the way for happiness and energy, with bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords delivering the strongest lift.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The limited edition elixir features notes of vanilla with watery and fruity accords, amber, apple, and ylang-ylang.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Trump even said that the Middle Eastern leaders would welcome Iran’s membership in the accords.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Trump’s optimism that the other Middle Eastern and majority-Muslim countries could soon sign on to the accords might be overly ambitious.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Morocco signed onto the accords in December 2020, and Kazakhstan, which has had diplomatic ties with Israel since the 1990s, joined the accords last November.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
Verb
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This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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This release also coincides with a Pixel Drop and a new version of Wear OS (based on Android 17) on Pixel Watches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps his savviest move, however, was a legendary backend deal that grants him a perpetual cut of revenue from Universal theme park attractions based on his blockbusters.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Designer fabric without the gatekeeping, LA Design Concepts grants you backdoor access to some of the biggest names in the industry, all without a trade account.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The force behind many co-productions treaties already in place, the latest signed in April between Canada and Republic of Korea, CMF is also behind the push for more international cooperation between Canadian producers and broadcasters and their international counterparts.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Through four interagency agreements (IAA), HHS will absorb the Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Administration (OSERS) while the Justice Department will be responsible for the agency's civil rights oversight.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The breakfast is a memorable buffet with Egyptian and continental choices in Zitouni, and the other restaurants offer distinct cuisines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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In the hot Southern climate, Buffalosun, Cherokee Purple, Stellar, and Pink Delicious are excellent choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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