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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4
as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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5
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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Recent Examples of accept
The remaining seven departments will accept smaller Ph.D. cohorts.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The first engagement photo is of Paul proposing down on one knee as Agdal excitedly accepts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The American Red Cross Wisconsin Region is accepting donations for flood relief on its website.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mayer, 47, posted an Instagram, thanking the band’s fans for celebrating with him and accepting him into the group’s ongoing legacy.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The first engagement photo is of Paul proposing down on one knee as Agdal excitedly accepts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The American Red Cross Wisconsin Region is accepting donations for flood relief on its website.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mayer, 47, posted an Instagram, thanking the band’s fans for celebrating with him and accepting him into the group’s ongoing legacy.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Rapids, who sat in 10th when Mihailovic departed, have seven games to go in the regular season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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Public records date the property to 1900, but it is believed to have been originally constructed in the 1840s, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s early residential fabric, writes Brendel Clark.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Farris believes Milwaukee's police pursuit policy is too loose.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Thousands more are assumed to have died while fleeing the eruption.—
Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Yet assuming Trump follows through with his own deadline, will the pressure tactics actually work to change Putin’s war calculus?—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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And, like Disney adults, their passion has endured.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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Software stocks have endured some broad selling pressure recently, but Fortinet was an extreme example as the cybersecurity leader dropped by over 20% Thursday.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her love for journalism began with taking freelance sports photos for her local newspaper, The Fulton Sun, during high school, and her involvement with multiple school publications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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But behind the brand deals, designer outfits and elaborate costumes, the process was taking a toll.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The reinforcements will join French and Italian aircraft already supporting Spanish operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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An estimated 20,000 people were in attendance, many to support the team from their home state.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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