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as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to accept or adapt to a given circumstance
She eventually reached an acceptance of her mother's sometimes challenging eccentricities.
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as in approval
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptance
Below are some expert tips on how to deal with unrequited love and reach those acceptance and healing stages.
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Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Bertinelli has been open about her journey toward body acceptance over the years.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Despite her efforts to gain the acceptance of her peers, professors and The Wizard, her outspoken criticisms of new Ozian laws that strip the rights of animals place a target on her back.
—Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
But getting full acceptance from their families may be a lifelong journey.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Bertinelli has been open about her journey toward body acceptance over the years.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Despite her efforts to gain the acceptance of her peers, professors and The Wizard, her outspoken criticisms of new Ozian laws that strip the rights of animals place a target on her back.
—Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
But getting full acceptance from their families may be a lifelong journey.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
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Ensure commands are paired with rewards or positive experiences to encourage obedience.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Democrats specifically held out hope that Utah's religious culture of obedience would weigh on voters' reaction to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and Trump's felony convictions, driving down Republican support.Erin Alberty, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, don't stop taking any medicines without getting the approval of your healthcare team.Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
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In November, Super Micro appointed BDO USA as its independent auditor and submitted a plan to come into compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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The balance between the financial burden of compliance versus the potential increase in winnings is a topic of intense debate within the racing community.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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House Republicans have doubled down on their commitment to maintain the McCarthy-Biden agreement's defense spending levels, resisting calls to exceed the cap.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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As per the agreement, Baoxiniao has entered into a five-year procurement and brand consulting agreement with Woolrich International to ensure globally consistent efforts in brand positioning, marketing, product development and overall operations.Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Louisiana — the home state of Sen. Bill Cassidy, who'll have a key role in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. North Carolina and Indiana, the home states of Sens. Thom Tillis, a moderate Republican up for reelection in 2026, and Todd Young, who didn't endorse Trump in the 2024 election.Sophia Cai, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year.Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Such deference to character development over world-building — especially considering the series leads the charge into DC’s new universe — is even more endearing than Gunn’s clear compassion for his misunderstood monsters.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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During Tuesday's episode of the Pod Save America podcast, Stephanie Cutter, Harris' campaign adviser, said the vice president wasn't willing to depart from the precedent of deference to the president during her campaign.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The state requires drone pilots to get a certification and follows federal guidelines around the acceptable use of drones.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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No certifications are required to join the department, but applicants should live in or near Gentry and the Gentry fire response area, according to the department.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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