as in accord
a state of consistency
make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Recent Examples of accordance
Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.
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Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Taken in accordance with instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Taken in accordance with instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
Noun
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India then canceled a longstanding joint water resources management treaty with Pakistan that also served as a de facto peace accord, and Pakistan responded by suspending the Simla Agreement.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 May 2025
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The two countries signed the accord following months of sometimes fraught negotiations.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Noun
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Users can listen to their favorite tunes by streaming over Bluetooth from a smartphone or computer.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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From patriotic songs to polkas to timeless tunes, the group of talented musicians will educate and entertain guests during a free two-hour concert in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s theater.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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