as in accord
a state of consistency
make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Recent Examples of accordance
Biedermann said the reduction in force was done in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the federal government and department employees.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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
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
American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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
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
American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
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Any deal will need to be approved by EU member states — whose ambassadors, on a visit to Greenland, were updated by the commission Sunday morning, and would meet again after any accord.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
27 July 2025
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The accord has unnerved leaders at college campuses across the country.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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For most of that time the two groups have cohabitated in relative harmony.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Biomechanical assessments revealed that the lefty’s arm slot, having moved higher over the previous few seasons, was no longer working in harmony with the rest of his body.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The agreement set up floor votes on a range of bipartisan amendments and carved out the legislative branch funding bill at the request of Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), who objected to its $7.1 billion cost and wanted a separate vote to oppose it.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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One day after approving a lease agreement for Paycor Stadium, Hamilton County commissioners voted to rescind that approval and approve a new version.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Band member Fred McDowell will play the beautiful A Trumpeter’s Lullaby and vocalist Michael Ruhl will perform two popular tunes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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To aid him in the performance of these duties, he is authorized to appoint certain officers, who act by his authority and in conformity with his orders.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
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Ichiro, Madonna, Elvis: think about how each of them is somehow, simultaneously, impossibly, an avatar of both absolute conformity and absolute rebellion.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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