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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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
But being associated with New York’s offense has set him back, especially his acceptance of his demotion in 2024.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
In 1858, for example, James Buchanan pardoned the Mormons of Utah in exchange for their acceptance of federal authority over the state.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
Earlier this year, the former senator was found guilty on corruption charges related to his acceptance of bribes and acting as a foreign agent to Egypt.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
Some even come with a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which is only awarded to footwear that podiatrists consider beneficial for your foot health.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
In 1858, for example, James Buchanan pardoned the Mormons of Utah in exchange for their acceptance of federal authority over the state.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
Earlier this year, the former senator was found guilty on corruption charges related to his acceptance of bribes and acting as a foreign agent to Egypt.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
Some even come with a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which is only awarded to footwear that podiatrists consider beneficial for your foot health.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
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This approach often places a heavy emphasis on obedience and discipline, with little room for dialogue or compromise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His boundless energy is a standout trait, but, despite his high energy, Jerry balances it with obedience and a sweet nature.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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China has passed regulations requiring its government to bless the export of technology like TikTok's algorithm, meaning any sale would need the approval of Beijing.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.—
Matt Reynolds,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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Such acquiescence was the best possible public response from the Kremlin’s point of view.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Sep. 2022
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The intrusion and lack of privacy are not being met with acquiescence; employees are outraged and calling for boundaries around what ‘Big Brother’ can use against them.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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For businesses, this means investing in transparency and compliance—challenges that could ultimately yield competitive advantages.—
Aaron Mendes,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Twitter was fined $350,000 for failing to show good faith and timely compliance, in a case the Supreme Court declined to review.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement on the 2025 salary for star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on Thursday, ahead of the deadline for teams and players to avoid salary arbitration.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic revealed on Friday that City have reached an agreement with Lens to sign the defender in a deal worth €40million (£34m) plus bonuses, and Khusanov is poised to join on a four-and-a-half year contract that includes an option to extend by 12 months.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Apple did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, although some social media users interpreted the payout as confirmation of Apple using its voice assistant to spy on users.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
9 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy has been meeting with Republican and Democratic senators on Capitol Hill in anticipation of his confirmation hearing, the date for which has not yet been set.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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The end of Chevron deference to federal agencies may help businesses, universities and public interest groups in immigration lawsuits during a second Trump administration should officials enact policies like those in the first term.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the end, dictators tap into something essential in human nature—the deference before a bully.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Prompt Engineering was hailed as an emerging career (and certifications also emerged).—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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One Republican justice, Richard Dietz, dissented from the other conservative justices’ order to block the certification of the election.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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