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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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2
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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2
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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3
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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
In an 1824 accord, however, Russia agreed to limit its southward expansion and acknowledge American dominance over the Western Hemisphere.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump and his officials have been reluctant to offer any security guarantees to Kyiv as part of a peace deal with Russia -- an element Zelenskyy and his European partners say is vital to the success of any accord.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The salt accord therefore brings in that human, animalistic element but in a much lighter way.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Under-fire Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer may ultimately step down from his leadership position of his own accord rather than be forced out by Democrats, an expert has said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
In an 1824 accord, however, Russia agreed to limit its southward expansion and acknowledge American dominance over the Western Hemisphere.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump and his officials have been reluctant to offer any security guarantees to Kyiv as part of a peace deal with Russia -- an element Zelenskyy and his European partners say is vital to the success of any accord.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The salt accord therefore brings in that human, animalistic element but in a much lighter way.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
Verb
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Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Schools were supposed to spend the last of the relief by January but many sought, and were granted, more time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The judge had earlier granted a temporary restraining order that prevented Sony from taking over distribution.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Egypt considered Israel to have breached the limits of military presence near areas demilitarized under the treaty, raising tensions.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to comply with the climate initiates of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to prevent climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the parties involved failed to come to any agreement before that deal expired at the end of the year.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Internal Revenue Service has also been working on an agreement with immigration agencies to share individual taxpayer data about undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And though the 2025 NFL Draft definitely features depth of talent at several positions, the number of players in this class with a consensus first-round grade is likely in the low teens.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a user-friendly interface and rich features, Zoom has been the top choice for video calls.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As manufacturers explore these new fill material options, Lenzing’s R&D and technical teams are on hand to help guide them through the right fiber choices and application suggestions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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This corresponds to the spot in your home that's closest to the nearest AT&T cell tower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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