1
as in coincides
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 grants
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 treaties
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 agreements
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 consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something
is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?
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4
as in choices
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 Synonyms for accords
Verb
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And even that's complicated by the fact that the spring election sometimes coincides with high-profile presidential primaries that drive turnout.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025 -
The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Tar Heels will sweat out their Selection Sunday fate to see if the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee — ironically chaired by UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham — grants Davis’ team one of its final at-large berths.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Employees must be given 60 days' notice of their end date, unless OPM grants a waiver to shorten that period to 30 days.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the early termination of a promissory note with Streeterville Capital, LLC.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The company relies on third-party manufacturers for the production of its drug candidates and has agreements with several partners for the development and commercialization of its assets.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Families will, once again, face impossible choices between making ends meet and ensuring safe care for their children.—
Suzanne Miles-Gustave,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The large, solid chunk of cheese with distinct bite marks taken directly out of it sat separately to the man, but Redditors were quick to express a mixture of horror, disbelief and fascination at his other choices, like the placement of the cheese and his use of a paper plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Accords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accords. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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