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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
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The top notes are a fruity sparkling starfruit and a sweet almond glaze accord, while the base notes anchor it with warm musks and sandalwood.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The case was expected to go to trial March 16, but a judge pushed it off to mid-April, allowing more time for each side to reach a last-minute accord.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The top notes are a fruity sparkling starfruit and a sweet almond glaze accord, while the base notes anchor it with warm musks and sandalwood.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
Verb
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Since February, the average price nationwide for a gallon of oil has increased by about a dollar, coinciding with the rising cost of a barrel of oil, which has topped more than $100 a barrel, according to Brent crude, the global oil benchmark.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Next year will see the return of Desert X, which for the first time will keep its large-scale, site-specific installations up for six months, timed to coincide with other SoCal cultural happenings including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Frieze.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The county issued a permanent custody order after a hearing in September 2021, granting McKnight sole legal and physical custody of the children.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the deadline, Immigration and Customs Enforcement granted her permission to reenter.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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And historians can talk about the Versailles treaty causing resentment in Germany, which led to the rise of Nazism in World War II, and that’s fine; that’s not excusing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The treaty, which still forms the basis of NATO today, consists of 14 Articles.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sandoval, who is a Native American elder, was called in to assist with a burial the following year at Oakwood Cemetery, and to ensure everything was done in accordance with Native traditions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Start by reading the contract – that's the agreement between you and the car rental company.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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One lawsuit, filed against Guadalupe Centers by former human resources director Shirley Folch, was eventually dismissed by agreement from the two sides last year, while another, filed against Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools by former Superintendent James Hammen, remains pending.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Decision-making gets simpler too — no group consensus needed.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The consensus All-American is a well-rounded force at center.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ground your choices in self-respect.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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