1
as in corresponding
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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2
as in granting
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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Recent Examples of according
During the last quarter, Bright contributed $50,000 to his campaign and Republican Attorney General Tim Griffin's Jobs and Growth PAC contributed $3,500 to Bright's campaign, according Bright's campaign finance report.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
He was last seen leaving a bar alone and asking for directions back to his hotel, police said, according toThe Guardian.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the breach of the levees, the vast majority of the city flooded under six to 20 feet of water, according the City of New Orleans website.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall, according the venue’s website.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
One in four people lack access to safe drinking water, according the report.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the Big Three remain unprofitable on EVs and slow to scale, a struggle tied to a lack of supportive policies from the federal government, according an expert.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Cook’s term isn’t supposed to end until 2038, according the Federal Reserve website.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
He was last seen leaving a bar alone and asking for directions back to his hotel, police said, according toThe Guardian.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the breach of the levees, the vast majority of the city flooded under six to 20 feet of water, according the City of New Orleans website.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall, according the venue’s website.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
One in four people lack access to safe drinking water, according the report.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the Big Three remain unprofitable on EVs and slow to scale, a struggle tied to a lack of supportive policies from the federal government, according an expert.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Cook’s term isn’t supposed to end until 2038, according the Federal Reserve website.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for according
Verb
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Much of the footage was silent, though there was corresponding audio, which needed to be painfully synced up, a process that took two years.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the house is equipped with three parking spots, granting ample parking space for three vehicles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Cohens made the donations through two charitable arms, with the Steven & Alexandra Cohen giving a $2 million grant, and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation granting $350,000.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The news about the rocket test was published coinciding with North Korea’s 77th Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, an anniversary around which Pyongyang has tested weapons in the past.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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So much so that Hess, after conferring with Barger, committed to Indiana before receiving any other official offers.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case was settled after three years, with Crosno's former landlord agreeing to take fair housing training and pay $20,000 in damages, Crosno said.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“According.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/according. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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