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as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in tolerated
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 believed
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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as in established
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as in correct
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Recent Examples of accepted
Frank Lasee, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
The wave of drone sightings over New Jersey in 2024 highlights public concerns and the work ahead for government agencies worldwide to ensure UAS aircraft are safe, accepted and profitable for operators.
—Matthew Graczyk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Students who have been accepted to Columbia University are declining to attend the Ivy League school amid anti-Israel protests that have caused chaos on campus, the New York Post reported.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
First, RTOs must pay generators their actual bid prices, not the highest accepted bid.
—Frank Lasee, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
The wave of drone sightings over New Jersey in 2024 highlights public concerns and the work ahead for government agencies worldwide to ensure UAS aircraft are safe, accepted and profitable for operators.
—Matthew Graczyk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
According to a college admissions consultant who spoke to The Post, 10 college seniors whom the consultant guided through the process and who were accepted to Columbia have all decided to enroll elsewhere.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Students who have been accepted to Columbia University are declining to attend the Ivy League school amid anti-Israel protests that have caused chaos on campus, the New York Post reported.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepted
Verb
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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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So those doctors had great talent.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.—
Michael Glassner and John Pence,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Nobody would’ve believed that, right?—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Israel says as many as half of them are believed to be dead.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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When Newcastle received an influx of cash from a sovereign wealth fund, fans assumed a legion of superstars would lead them to Champions League glory.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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It has long been assumed that no such loan write-offs are allowed to be included in clubs’ PSR calculations.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Children age 13 and older generally tend to have stronger, more established peer and group networks that are harder for parents to influence, Dr. Milam explains.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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And Chicago might get drenched again on Sunday, if those forecasts are correct.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps in this light, the optional content warning in Expelled really is the correct way to include these types of things in games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From tried and true Melissa & Doug toys and a scavenger hunt bear built just for toddlers to a mesmerizing sensory puzzle and a $5 classic toy that a Parents editor swears by, these travel toys are all $10 or less and are bound to keep your kiddo focused and entertained mile after mile.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
30 June 2025
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The episode returns to the tried and true equation for a Housewives finale, which combines wrapping up storylines, one last group event, and an explosive revelation to finish the season with a bang.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepted. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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