as in agreements
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptances
The group shares everything from preschool graduations to college acceptances and other milestones.
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made.
—Eric Greenberg, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Francisco was a student at Franklin High in Elk Grove (Sacramento County) in 2024 when her college acceptances began rolling in.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Jan. 2026
These videos have captured me getting my driver’s permit, meeting my current partner, receiving college acceptances, and getting my first job.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2025
Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But instead of acceptances and rejections, which would have been definitive answers, most of my classmates got no real resolution at all.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made.
—Eric Greenberg, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Francisco was a student at Franklin High in Elk Grove (Sacramento County) in 2024 when her college acceptances began rolling in.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Jan. 2026
These videos have captured me getting my driver’s permit, meeting my current partner, receiving college acceptances, and getting my first job.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2025
Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
But instead of acceptances and rejections, which would have been definitive answers, most of my classmates got no real resolution at all.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptances
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According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Cato report found that in all, total green card approvals under USCIS, the agency in charge of processing immigration benefits, had been cut in half for applicants from all countries.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the project is deemed feasible, the next step will be to secure the various permits and approvals.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Oklahoma, a former state superintendent threatened schools' accreditations.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
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Regis will also maintain all academic records for Anna Marie so that students can access transcripts and other documents, including degree confirmations.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since consumers tend to mark these emails as spam, other no-reply emails may automatically be directed to the spam folder – including essential communication like booking confirmations.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is now a backlog of nearly 19,000 merchant mariner credentials – representing roughly 10% of the entire workforce – along with roughly 5,000 medical certifications.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Acceptances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptances. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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