as in agreed
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
finally acceded to their pleas for more time to complete the project
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Recent Examples of acceded
Even as many neighbors complained about that shortfall, others had also asked the county to remove planned palm trees from a new central promenade on the site, which its designers acceded to.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
King Charles, 77, immediately acceded to the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth, died in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Wright reluctantly acceded to the changes, seeing the book club selection as a crucial opportunity for Black writing and a social and political milestone.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The Cuban government has already reportedly acceded to this latter demand.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The university has acceded to student demands to restore 24-hour weekday access to Geisel Library, the heart of a school where most students are studying science, engineering, technology or medicine.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Would Redford, whose eyes were just as sapphirelike as Fonda’s, have acceded to such a plan?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Camilla became Queen in 2022 when her husband, King Charles, acceded the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
King Charles, 77, immediately acceded to the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth, died in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Wright reluctantly acceded to the changes, seeing the book club selection as a crucial opportunity for Black writing and a social and political milestone.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The Cuban government has already reportedly acceded to this latter demand.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The university has acceded to student demands to restore 24-hour weekday access to Geisel Library, the heart of a school where most students are studying science, engineering, technology or medicine.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Would Redford, whose eyes were just as sapphirelike as Fonda’s, have acceded to such a plan?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Camilla became Queen in 2022 when her husband, King Charles, acceded the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceded
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Before that time, no two atlases agreed as to the limits, and much confusion resulted.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Trump also said China has agreed to buy American oil, to help with Iran negotiations and not to supply military equipment to Tehran, adding that the Chinese leader would like to see the Strait of Hormuz open and free of tolls.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lawyers for Adani and his co-defendants consented to the request, prosecutors said.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Defense attorneys also said Garcia stayed at the scene and consented to field sobriety tests and a blood draw after the crash.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The legislature largely acquiesced, and SB-189 sailed through the legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Many cities have had trouble hitting that bar, and FIFA eventually acquiesced to format changes.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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“Acceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceded. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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