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as in to coincide
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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as in to grant
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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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed
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as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
did not move to a different workstation of her own accord
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Recent Examples of accord
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Netanyahu has refused to end the war in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages, or to accept a pathway to Palestinian statehood — key Saudi demands for the kind of historic normalization accord that Trump has long sought.
—Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The accords were spearheaded by Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who was a senior advisor to the president at the time.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2025
It's not known if the teenager left the airport of her own accord.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 May 2025
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The talks are an attempt to revive diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, whose relationship has deteriorated sharply since Trump unilaterally pulled the U.S. out of a 2015 nuclear accord.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Netanyahu has refused to end the war in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages, or to accept a pathway to Palestinian statehood — key Saudi demands for the kind of historic normalization accord that Trump has long sought.
—Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The accords were spearheaded by Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who was a senior advisor to the president at the time.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2025
It's not known if the teenager left the airport of her own accord.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
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Trump Media’s announcement also coincides with the start of the bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas where Vice President JD Vance, Trump Media board member Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are expected to speak.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Harry’s trip to China coincides with King Charles’ royal visit to Canada.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In imposing tariffs, which Congress has the constitutional power to approve, Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), which grants the President authority to regulate commerce in light of threats that can constitute a national emergency.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Never grant remote access unless certain of official support.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This body crafted the 1958 UN treaty on road transport, which has been signed by 58 countries including France and the Netherlands.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 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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When is consensus required, and when can someone act independently?—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Still, analysts have a consensus hold rating and a price target that suggests 16% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Automating Reputation Management Online reputation drives consumer choice, with 91% looking at online reviews before hiring a contractor.—
Matthew Bentley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The photograph corresponds, complements, or even dissolves the sculptural object’s manual and artisanal production procedures, functioning not as document but as its dialectical technological counterpart.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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By contrast, the total income in their domestic league in 2022 was just €16m (note that Sheriff’s European income was split across their 2021 and 2022 financial years, so doesn’t correspond to the single-season income from UEFA).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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