1
as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerates
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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as in believes
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Recent Examples of accepts
Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.
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Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The bulk of the money will come from the court’s member states, though the fund also accepts private donations.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
If Reigns accepts Fatu’s challenge, the World Heavyweight Championship bout would be set for Backlash in a few weeks.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Every Cava restaurant accepts donations to support a local cause and matches them with donations of up to $1,000.
—Connie Ogle
april 25, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Start by checking for labels that show an item has actually been certified compostable, then make sure your local compost program even accepts those materials before tossing them in.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Consider checking out a program like Call2Recycle, which accepts rechargeable batteries, e-bike batteries, high-energy batteries, and more.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Margo accepts the invitation and then goes into Susie’s room to work.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The bulk of the money will come from the court’s member states, though the fund also accepts private donations.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
If Reigns accepts Fatu’s challenge, the World Heavyweight Championship bout would be set for Backlash in a few weeks.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Every Cava restaurant accepts donations to support a local cause and matches them with donations of up to $1,000.
—Connie Ogle
april 25, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Start by checking for labels that show an item has actually been certified compostable, then make sure your local compost program even accepts those materials before tossing them in.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Consider checking out a program like Call2Recycle, which accepts rechargeable batteries, e-bike batteries, high-energy batteries, and more.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Margo accepts the invitation and then goes into Susie’s room to work.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This oak tolerates many soil types.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a single photon is sent through the wall, classical physics assumes that the photon will travel through either of the slits and reach the other side.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the news discovery phase, the agenda-building theory assumes that issues arise in an interplay between media, politics, and society.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Following the project’s conclusion, in 2023, annual visitorship surged to thirty thousand; the number of staff, which was sixty-two when Sirén came onboard, now stands at two hundred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, as seen in video footage that quickly went viral on social media, a man appeared to snatch it away as Evelyn was trying to pick it up near the rail in the left-center field stands at Progressive Field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú takes it even further back.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the adult-content industry, identity cosplay takes a different form.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani understands the deadly seriousness of the task ahead.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film fully understands what genre fans come to the platform for — strong scares, spooky atmosphere and a wild ride.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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