1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to accept or adapt to a given circumstance
She eventually reached an acceptance of her mother's sometimes challenging eccentricities.
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2
as in approval
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptance
Wednesday’s ceremony marked Rocky Mountain Prep’s second year of reaching a 100% college acceptance rate among its seniors.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The investigation, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, is progressing, with the Commerce Department recently ending its acceptance of public comments.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Although adoption faces technological and user acceptance hurdles, immersive technologies promise revolutionary potential for parsing rapid-fire financial information.
—Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The investigation, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, is progressing, with the Commerce Department recently ending its acceptance of public comments.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Although adoption faces technological and user acceptance hurdles, immersive technologies promise revolutionary potential for parsing rapid-fire financial information.
—Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
Noun
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Their willingness stemmed from the pervasive atmosphere Green established, in which his approval hinged on complete obedience to his whims.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Paul calls us to adopt Christ’s mind — marked by humility, self-emptying love, and obedience to God.—
Rev. Frank Alagna,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Associate of Science in Agriculture at the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, effective this fall, pending approval of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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In a post-American Europe, Moscow would establish a patchwork of individual relationships with European countries, confronting some with territorial threats and gray-zone tactics (such as disinformation campaigns) and rewarding others for their acquiescence with cheap energy.—
Liana Fix,
Foreign Affairs,
1 May 2025
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Their children and grandchildren will read about their silence, acquiescence, and cowardice.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Most companies now have at least some security presence, whether driven by regulatory compliance or general employee awareness.—
Aditya Patel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In critical sectors, the consequences can be severe, affecting safety and compliance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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In law enforcement, the legally binding agreements, approved by all parties, typically stem from Justice Department investigations into widespread patterns of misconduct.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The agreements, called consent decrees, are used as a monitoring system at police departments where the Justice Department has found a pattern of misconduct.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Experts say the tattoos offer no confirmation of any allegiance to Tren de Aragua or other Venezuelan gangs.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Georgetown Law School Professor David Super also questioned the amount of deference that Haines gave the administration, including on the questions of whether Tren de Aragua is invading the U.S. and whether the Venezuelan government is responsible.—
Joe Walsh
May 15,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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Atlantis Paradise Island, where Jaisingh was staying, declined to offer further comment in deference to his family.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Mel Musto | Bloomberg | Getty Images On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security terminated Harvard’s student and exchange visitor program certification, therefore blocking foreign students from enrolling and forcing existing foreign students to transfer or lose their legal status.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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By performing third-party risk assessments on all software vendors—including analysis of security posture, financial health and compliance certifications—and regularly monitoring regulatory changes, procurement teams can better evaluate their total risk exposure.—
Matthew Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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