1
as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerates
to have a favorable opinion of
her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family
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as in believes
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Recent Examples of accepts
While some staples are offered repeatedly, the program accepts proposals for new presentations for each of its three cycles — fall, spring and summer.
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Most honest reaction Chloé Zhao (center) accepts the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Drama.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
For example, our local children’s hospital only accepts new items, but foster care services may welcome gently used art supplies, toys, games, and clothing to help kids and parents adjust to a new living situation.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Unlike conventional recycling systems, the process accepts mixed plastic waste.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The Mackinac Bridge accepts cash, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
An annual membership is US$451 for adults over age 62, and the club accepts some insurance wellness benefits.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
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Hu Nguyen though believes the city also needs to invest in infrastructures such as putting in more speed bumps and other traffic calming devices such as speed tables.—
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has said his office believes the surge in federal agents is a violation of the 10th Amendment, which establishes the division of powers between the state and federal government.—
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Yet his rhetoric assumes that Jewish identity is synonymous with privilege, that Jewish concerns are secondary — or suspect.—
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The literary record assumes the same.—
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The rider represents our conscious reasoning, while the elephant stands for our intuitive emotional side.—
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Chicano Park stands as the epicenter of all things Logan.—
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
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Contrary to popular belief, Day understands the benefits of somebody else leading the offense.—
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This success positioned NuPhy as a brand that understands both office workflows and creative production.—
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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