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as in coincides
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 grants
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 treaties
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 agreements
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 consensuses
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 choices
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 accords
Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Israel has rejected any involvement of Hamas, which ran Gaza before the war, but has also opposed rule by the PA, the body set up under the Oslo interim peace accords three decades ago that has limited governing power in the West Bank.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.
—Peter Kornbluh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite these common interests, finding a path to new accords among at least three parties, rather than two, will not be easy.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Snif, sold at Ulta Beauty, has similarly dipped its toes, offering fragrances with gasoline and surf wax accords among its blends.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even as geopolitical alliances have been strained, the accords still stand—at least for now.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The Philippines can also leverage multilateral accords like the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)—which the bloc is set to sign in 2026—to secure its own future by setting broader goals which benefit all neighbors.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that can’t be found in nature—for example, there’s one perfume on this list that has a leopard print note.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Israel has rejected any involvement of Hamas, which ran Gaza before the war, but has also opposed rule by the PA, the body set up under the Oslo interim peace accords three decades ago that has limited governing power in the West Bank.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.
—Peter Kornbluh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accords
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … BORDER BATTLE — Appeals court grants Trump reprieve on deportations hours before block.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Like the proposals put forth by Bohr and Oppenheimer, the treaties were defeated by the cold logic of competitive advantage, which will also likely shape the global future of AI.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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That 3% growth is no longer keeping up with reality, according to Fulton and others who reviewed the inter-governmental agreements, or IGAs.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Seek workable agreements through kind communication.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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General Daily Insight for March 18, 2026 Fresh starts ask for thoughtful, gentle choices.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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For anyone in the 62-to-70 window who is already making consequential financial choices about healthcare coverage and retirement income, this is another lever worth pulling.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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