1
as in corresponding
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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2
as in granting
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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Recent Examples of according
The Premier League is on track to generate £4 billion in commercial revenue next season, according The Athletic, with roughly 80% going to teams.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
More than 13 million Americans have misused nitrous oxide, according a 2023 national survey.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Hotels in World Cup host cities reported booking paces below initial forecasts, according a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Buying a home on the Spanish island was considered the best investment for building generational wealth of all luxury vacation home markets, according a new study from brokerage Maui Elite Property that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
The business is run by Huy Trieu, who owns several Shun Fat Supermarkets, according his LinkedIn.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Durango police fired Ball three days later for lying about drinking that night and for having his weapon on him while drunk, according the internal affairs records.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Hudson were also up for the role, according toMarie Claire.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
More than 13 million Americans have misused nitrous oxide, according a 2023 national survey.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Hotels in World Cup host cities reported booking paces below initial forecasts, according a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Buying a home on the Spanish island was considered the best investment for building generational wealth of all luxury vacation home markets, according a new study from brokerage Maui Elite Property that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
The business is run by Huy Trieu, who owns several Shun Fat Supermarkets, according his LinkedIn.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Durango police fired Ball three days later for lying about drinking that night and for having his weapon on him while drunk, according the internal affairs records.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Hudson were also up for the role, according toMarie Claire.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for according
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Zelensky then issued a magnanimous, droll decree, formally granting Putin permission to hold the parade.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Nine tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska filed a lawsuit against the Forest Service over the project, alleging violations of the National Historical Preservation Act and National Environmental Protection Act for granting permits without an environmental review.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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Third base umpire Jordan Baker signaled out but after conferring with his crew ruled Lewis had used his right foot to leave Chourio no path to the base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The other is fooling humans, particularly the dwindling number of journalists, critics, and other gatekeepers who are still capable of conferring legitimacy by paying attention.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“According.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/according. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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