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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There are more than three million foreigners living in South Africa, or 5.1 percent of the population, according to the statistics agency.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Job openings for software developers through late May are down about 70% from the 2022 peak, although they have improved slightly from a low last spring, according to jobs site Indeed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Its shares could see more volatility in the weeks ahead and may add to broader market swings, according to Rob Haworth, senior investment-strategy director at U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

A neurologist determined Shouhed had sustained a major brain trauma, according to Shouhed’s attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

"Still, one should dress according to what one does—a soldier doesn't dress like a priest, and a lawyer doesn't dress like a soldier."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

according to

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