Definitions

according to

PREPOSITION

in accordance with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in accord with in accordance with in agreement with

STRONG

conforming to in consonance with in keeping with in the manner of

WEAK

as reported by as stated in in line with just as pursuant to to the degree that

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Issues with the skill mix of midwives had made it harder to provide safe maternity care and maintain patient safety, according to the report.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In many cases, according to the warning, the Chinese intelligence agents pose as representatives for legitimate-looking “cover” companies purporting to be outside of China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

More than one thousand climbers reached the summit of Everest this season, according to initial tallies by Nepali officials, making it the busiest season on record.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

However, the value of the firm plunged from the $44bn he originally paid to just $9.4bn, according to some estimates.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"And according to this clue, you took this photo outside. Which means that you took the slippers from the studio."

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene

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