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as in coincides
to be in agreement on every point
claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said
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2
as in grants
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920
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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed
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as in consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something
is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?
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as in choices
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
did not move to a different workstation of her own accord
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Recent Examples of accords
Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The most important parts of the accords, though, were not in the accords.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Without academic excellence, social-justice education accords marginalized children neither education nor justice.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The most important parts of the accords, though, were not in the accords.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
Verb
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The release also coincides with a broader expansion of the resort’s private ski infrastructure.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This release coincides with the tenth anniversary of the death of His Purple Highness, the singer, songwriter, producer, philanthropist, musician and multi-instrumentalist with an unfathomable life and work.—
Darío Gael Blanco,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the mall’s food court, customers frequently pay using an app that grants small credit lines affiliated to certain merchants.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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This agreement grants Inertia Enterprises rights to several foundational inventions necessary for building a fusion power plant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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On top of this, Australia has a range of excellent co-production treaties and incentives that invite international collaboration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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