as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
we don't approve of people who stand in the "12 items or less" lane with 13 items
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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accepting
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Existing MetroCards can still be used — the MTA will announce a cutoff date for accepting MetroCards later this year — but they can no longer be reloaded with funds.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Irby believes accepting the deal is the best option for a town with little power or money.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Approving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving%20%28of%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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