1
as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in to tolerate
to have a favorable opinion of
her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Boeing Striking workers at Boeing voted Monday to accept the company’s most recent offer, ending the costliest strike in the US in more than 25 years.
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Others can accept proof of address, such as a utility bill, or will accept a signed affidavit of identity.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Young Thug was released on Oct. 31 after accepting a plea deal.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
Four years ago, Donald Trump became the first president in American history to refuse to accept the results of a presidential election, and to do everything in his power to try to overturn the will of the people.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Others can accept proof of address, such as a utility bill, or will accept a signed affidavit of identity.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Young Thug was released on Oct. 31 after accepting a plea deal.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
Four years ago, Donald Trump became the first president in American history to refuse to accept the results of a presidential election, and to do everything in his power to try to overturn the will of the people.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
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Rutting bucks have a marching cadence that sounds different than a doe or squirrel.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Grasslands and agricultural areas had the highest levels of coyote abundance and both of these regions provide them with prey and shelter.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Both a freshwater and brackish species, the golden mussel can tolerate wide ranges in salinity, temperature and pH levels, and cantravel much farther than people might think.Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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People with this condition may tolerate foods with balanced levels of glucose and fructose, as glucose enhances fructose absorption.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Given the challenges facing Jamaica, Harris believed that a new economic strategy was needed.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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This is not the approach of an administration that believes AI development can or should be halted.James Broughel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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But that’s a challenging role to assume when Americans can’t agree on what the basic truth even is.Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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So customers can wager on the race while the votes are being counted, assuming there is no interference by Trump and his team.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Those selected for key positions like the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, CIA Director, Attorney General, Secretary of State, to name a few, will determine the quality of American leadership in the world for the next four years with long enduring implications.Sam Nunn, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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By stark contrast, Manchester United have endured a dreadful start to their Premier League campaign.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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The latest election results showed an even split of incumbents and new faces taking the dais in Gilroy.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Since then, warming temperatures have taken a toll.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris introduced an Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, outlining what her administration would do to support that voting constituency that seemed movable.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Internet users were left a bit confused by the pup's unconventional way to find the perfect position, struggling to understand the process.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meet with investment bankers to understand market dynamics.Marc Emmer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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