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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
Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The city only accepts paper applications.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional Medicare — where patients can generally see any provider who accepts it — Medicare Advantage plans typically rely on a smaller network of doctors and hospitals.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The shop accepts payment via cash, Cashapp, Zelle and Venmo.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
If a judge accepts the plea deal, his sentencing is April 10.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
About guest opinion submissions The Washington Post accepts opinion articles on any topic.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Howe accepts the financial position is tight and that spending for the sake of it would be counter-productive.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The city only accepts paper applications.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional Medicare — where patients can generally see any provider who accepts it — Medicare Advantage plans typically rely on a smaller network of doctors and hospitals.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The shop accepts payment via cash, Cashapp, Zelle and Venmo.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
If a judge accepts the plea deal, his sentencing is April 10.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
About guest opinion submissions The Washington Post accepts opinion articles on any topic.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Howe accepts the financial position is tight and that spending for the sake of it would be counter-productive.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This tough shrub tolerates heat, drought, and salt spray, making an ideal addition to coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The newer model assumes that demand follows trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Haigh will continue to serve as interim CEO until Clark assumes his role March 2.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-year-old Osvald Soe, a defender who arrived from Denmark last month, stands 6-2 and may still be filling out.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Added to this are three restaurants that celebrate local and international flavors, four bars serving creative cocktails, and a spa that takes wellness to new heights.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Arriving With Dirty Hair The myth that dirty hair takes hair color better is completely false, so no need to show up with fifth-day hair for the sake of fresh highlights.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Donovan understands the importance of building a roster the right way.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Veteran shoe designer Paul Andrew understands the challenges of winning in a competitive luxury footwear sector.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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