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
After a thorough investigation, only one person was transported to a hospital for an unrelated medical issue, according Michael Hopkins, a battalion chief and spokesman for the fire department.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Judge is 6-feet-7-inches tall, according the MLB.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
CarGurus Intelligence Report Average new vehicle prices rose only about a hundred bucks between July and August from $49,400 to $49,500, according the Car Gurus August 2025 Intelligence Report released Thursday.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The office is currently being led by acting Deputy Inspector General Michael Mikulka, according the Labor Department’s website.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
During the last quarter, Bright contributed $50,000 to his campaign and Republican Attorney General Tim Griffin's Jobs and Growth PAC contributed $3,500 to Bright's campaign, according Bright's campaign finance report.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
He was last seen leaving a bar alone and asking for directions back to his hotel, police said, according toThe Guardian.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
One in four people lack access to safe drinking water, according the report.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Judge is 6-feet-7-inches tall, according the MLB.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
CarGurus Intelligence Report Average new vehicle prices rose only about a hundred bucks between July and August from $49,400 to $49,500, according the Car Gurus August 2025 Intelligence Report released Thursday.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The office is currently being led by acting Deputy Inspector General Michael Mikulka, according the Labor Department’s website.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
During the last quarter, Bright contributed $50,000 to his campaign and Republican Attorney General Tim Griffin's Jobs and Growth PAC contributed $3,500 to Bright's campaign, according Bright's campaign finance report.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
He was last seen leaving a bar alone and asking for directions back to his hotel, police said, according toThe Guardian.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
One in four people lack access to safe drinking water, according the report.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for according
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In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is pretty much 100% success rate (of granting the deferral).—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For example, agentic AI creates dynamic operational procedures, such as granting temporary access during urgent medical actions.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Internet reacts The unexpected find garnered serious attention on TikTok after it was shared last week, coinciding with the 24-year anniversary of the attacks, which saw nearly 3,000 people killed.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the previous three seasons of the best-of-three first-round series, coinciding with the increase in the playoff field to six teams per league, the Dodgers had always avoided it by being among the top two division champions.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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