1
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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2
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
There is an acceptance that a deal for the Brentford right winger is now unlikely, so Newcastle are focusing on alternative targets, as will be discussed below.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
In accordance with the Company’s director resignation policy, on June 5, 2025, Mr. Hoag offered his resignation from the Board, conditioned upon Board acceptance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Her 81-year-old mother, Judy, showed remarkable acceptance.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Success here builds acceptance and enthusiasm for more advanced implementations.
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—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
In accordance with the Company’s director resignation policy, on June 5, 2025, Mr. Hoag offered his resignation from the Board, conditioned upon Board acceptance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Her 81-year-old mother, Judy, showed remarkable acceptance.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Success here builds acceptance and enthusiasm for more advanced implementations.
8.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
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The three-day holiday of Eid-al-Adha commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim, or Abraham, in a dream and commanding him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Then, at around 10 to 12 weeks, after getting their vaccinations, your pup can enter obedience classes outside the home.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The scene goes on at length, Fanny taking and twisting every one of her husband’s arguments into so many knots he is left tongue-tied, all opposition mute, all acquiescence complete.—
Natalie Jenner
May 6,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2025
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In a post-American Europe, Moscow would establish a patchwork of individual relationships with European countries, confronting some with territorial threats and gray-zone tactics (such as disinformation campaigns) and rewarding others for their acquiescence with cheap energy.—
Liana Fix,
Foreign Affairs,
1 May 2025
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In January, the agency sent Suncor a compliance advisory, which is the first step in an investigation into permit violations, said Kate Malloy, a spokeswoman for the department’s Air Pollution Control Division.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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While at the Jets, Kelley served for more than five years as a strategic advisor on legal matters and business strategy, data security and privacy, regulatory compliance and risk management.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Another item that could go before the commission on June 12 is an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would deputize city police officers with immigration enforcement powers.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The agreement signals a broader shift among global carriers: wine lists are no longer just about brand recognition.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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There’s really no confirmation about who will not return at this point, which also includes Dana Evans, who seemingly left the ER at the end of the season.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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In 2007, that connection was made official when the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) got confirmation through DNA testing.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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Yes, the Heat often bypass offensive rebounds in deference to defensive transition.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Furthermore, separation of powers concerns counsel judicial deference and restraint in the context of discovery regarding internal executive branch communications.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered the termination of Harvard’s SEVP certification, citing the university’s refusal to turn over the conduct records of foreign students requested in April by her agency.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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That often means that not only are beautiful, grandiose ideas left on the cutting-room floor, but even coffeemakers can get nixed for not passing certification.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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