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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
Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—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
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Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fashion’s literary obsession coincides with the viral analog bag, a toolkit for spending the day off of your phone.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … BORDER BATTLE — Appeals court grants Trump reprieve on deportations hours before block.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Undergoing demographic changes After Minnesota gained statehood in 1858, a series of broken treaties, armed conflicts and several laws forced Indigenous people onto reservations, opening up large swathes of land for white settlement.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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Board members took up several agenda items including a major budget update and labor agreements.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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To cement Liberty Station as a future development site, the city is required under a 2023 court ruling to keep making progress toward completing compensation agreements and then working on plans for future development of Liberty Station.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 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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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Best known for starring as the titular character in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All, Hart also took part in the trend, commenting on the fashion while also posting several photos of her own unique ’90s fashion choices.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 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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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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