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
As his offers continued to stack up, Pruitt learned about Madison Crowell, a 2024 graduate of Georgia's Liberty County High School who was believed to hold a national record with 231 college acceptances and about $15 million in scholarships.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
The members of the graduating class received more than 650 college acceptances and will attend 68 colleges and universities across the United States, as well as three students who enrolled at universities abroad, according to LJCDS.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2025
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.
—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
The members of the graduating class received more than 650 college acceptances and will attend 68 colleges and universities across the United States, as well as three students who enrolled at universities abroad, according to LJCDS.
—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
The group shares everything from preschool graduations to college acceptances and other milestones.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptances
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But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.
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The company specializes in services like Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and business tax resolution.
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The actionable guide has practical approaches to streamline development approvals, simplify design standards, build infill on existing infrastructure, plan for density, partner for housing solutions, and use new construction techniques.
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Octapharma went by the codename Project Palmetto Rock as details emerged about its plans through city and county approvals related to the project.
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The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
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Save emails, receipts, transfer confirmations and seller messages.
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The company also suggests saving screenshots of messages, payment confirmations and other records in case the seller disappears.
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New bill aims to expand methadone access Today, two senators will introduce a bill that would expand access to methadone treatment by allowing doctors who hold board certifications in addiction medicine to prescribe it directly to patients for pickup at a pharmacy.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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“Acceptances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptances. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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