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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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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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in both the rise of fragrance layering and the growing popularity of fantasy accords.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Israel has rejected any involvement of Hamas, which ran Gaza before the war, but has also opposed rule by the PA, the body set up under the Oslo interim peace accords three decades ago that has limited governing power in the West Bank.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.
—Peter Kornbluh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi has similarly expressed hopes that his nation will join the accords in the near future.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump took us out of the ridiculous Paris climate change accords for the second time after Biden rejoined them.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
The accords are designed to be consistent with existing international space treaties and conventions; as of early November, 60 countries have signed on.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in both the rise of fragrance layering and the growing popularity of fantasy accords.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Israel has rejected any involvement of Hamas, which ran Gaza before the war, but has also opposed rule by the PA, the body set up under the Oslo interim peace accords three decades ago that has limited governing power in the West Bank.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.
—Peter Kornbluh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi has similarly expressed hopes that his nation will join the accords in the near future.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump took us out of the ridiculous Paris climate change accords for the second time after Biden rejoined them.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
The accords are designed to be consistent with existing international space treaties and conventions; as of early November, 60 countries have signed on.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
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The announcement coincides with India's AI Impact Summit, a five-day event which got underway on Monday.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show is part of a statewide initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Colorado’s 150th anniversary.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a world that rarely grants second chances, his story embodies the weight of memory.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Going beyond these numbers, Dennis Alme de Visscher added that co-production agreements and audiovisual treaties were key in developing the Canadian animation landscape.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shaw oversaw arms control and compliance, monitored conformity with biological and chemical weapons treaties, and was director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section in Afghanistan.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Laws banning cooperative agreements with ICE were signed earlier this month in New Mexico and took effect last month in Maine.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bill does not bar unions and the CSU from including contingency clauses in future labor agreements, which is how the university system was able to withhold Teamsters Local 2010’s raises last year.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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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
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And that forces Yoshida’s character to confront her own choices and those of her grandmother, as each generation of women navigates the complexities of love, sacrifice and family expectations.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell, Kuna and Eagle voters may soon have different choices in their city elections.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That corresponds to year-on-year increases of roughly 25% and 20%.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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