accepted
adjective
ac·cept·ed
ik-ˈsep-təd 
ak-
: regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance
a fully accepted member of the group
especially
: generally approved or used
an accepted convention/practice
a widely accepted theory
acceptedly
adverb
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Make a deposit of $25 or more with an accepted payment method, like a US bank account or VISA.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Without clear industry standards, pricing is mainly subjective—driven by individual perspectives on value rather than a universally accepted benchmark.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Bridge authorities should have known that risk of collapse due to collision was 30 times above the accepted federal threshold, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer L. Homendy told reporters in an update on the agency’s investigation into the disaster.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
In today’s world of social media, cosmetic surgery has shifted from a taboo subject to something more accepted and even normalized.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Without clear industry standards, pricing is mainly subjective—driven by individual perspectives on value rather than a universally accepted benchmark.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Bridge authorities should have known that risk of collapse due to collision was 30 times above the accepted federal threshold, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer L. Homendy told reporters in an update on the agency’s investigation into the disaster.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
In today’s world of social media, cosmetic surgery has shifted from a taboo subject to something more accepted and even normalized.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accepted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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