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
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
And many peace accords fall apart quickly and are followed by new waves of violence.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Netanyahu spoke to Trump after the post, and the two discussed expanding peace accords in the region, according to The Times of Israel.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
But, no matter how personal, as one season transitions into another, autumnal accords are back on top this fall.
—Akili King, Essence, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
And many peace accords fall apart quickly and are followed by new waves of violence.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Netanyahu spoke to Trump after the post, and the two discussed expanding peace accords in the region, according to The Times of Israel.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
But, no matter how personal, as one season transitions into another, autumnal accords are back on top this fall.
—Akili King, Essence, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Jan. 2026
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Through meditation, the mind naturally relaxes, settles into the present moment, and grants us access to our consciousness and our own innate intelligence.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, the artist grants his subjects newfound interiority, as viewers are invited to convene and gather rather than simply stare.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This organization’s reports form the scientific understanding for UNFCCC discussions and treaties.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 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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With Kate in red, Queen Camilla in blue, and Brigitte in white, the three women’s color choices made up the colors of France’s flag, as well as the colors of the Union Jack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the choices aren’t great, pushing things can easily worsen situations.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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