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as in to coincide
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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as in to grant
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 treaty
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 accordance
a state of consistency
this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets
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as in agreement
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 consensus
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 choice
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 accord
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
What really makes Fleur unique, however, is the singular accord that sits at the top of the fragrance: mineral salt.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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The accords, signed in 2020 in a ceremony hosted by President Trump, saw Israel normalize relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
What really makes Fleur unique, however, is the singular accord that sits at the top of the fragrance: mineral salt.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
Verb
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And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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More: States scramble after Trump's 'devastating' cuts to humanities grants A spokesperson for NEH did not return a request for more information.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In short, these businesses granted the IRS a 15.3% profit share in their business.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The study authors suggest their findings could be helpful to the United Nations’ Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty to protect humans and the environment from the negative effects of the metal.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump threatened earlier this year to levy additional tariffs against Mexico after the country missed the deadline to send over water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande River, stipulated by a 1944 treaty.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
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The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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If a deal is reached, sanctions would be imposed for any violation of the agreement or subsequent incursions into Ukraine.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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The discussion of the spending imbalance only figures to intensify as the clock ticks on the collective bargaining agreement, which expires after next season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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First-quarter revenue growth came in at 7% on a constant currency basis overall, just shy of consensus expectations of an 8% to 9% increase, Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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An exact cause has eluded the scientific community for decades, nor is there a consensus on the increase in autism rates, though scientists attribute it to more awareness and diagnoses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins' final NFL mock draft: Dolphins make the obvious choice . . .—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cox and his team ensure each of their rentals (and their corresponding shower curtains) are clean and cared for.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump held up an enormous chart that displayed the names of countries and corresponding tariffs.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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