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Recent Examples of accept Nicks was accepting the Hall of Fame award, which record exec Jimmy Iovine presented to her. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 To pay off the debt, Quinn accepts an invitation from her old mentor, Katherine (Kate Burton), to serve as a pianist at the New York Philharmonic. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 About 20 Americans will be accepted into the program to begin in June. Alana Wise, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025 Joann only accepting in-store purchases during closure All Forever 21 stores to be closed by May 1 following closing sales, operator says Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs? Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accept
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
Verb
  • The play-in tournament means you are certified to have had a mediocre season, like Miami’s 37-45.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Sick and tired of tolerating it?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some people with type 2 diabetes take oral medications to keep their blood sugar in control.
    Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With the win, Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the four-game series with Atlanta, which hosts the Magic in the regular-season finale on Sunday at State Farm Arena.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Survivors and community members at Florida State University came together to grieve and support each other at a vigil that drew thousands after two people were killed and more were injured in an April 17 campus shooting.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • This helps centers maximize resource recovery and supports the transition to a circular economy.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And like Bell, my bandmates and I understood why other artists were continuing to cancel their performances.
    Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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