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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California’s wine grape industry supports more than 422,000 jobs statewide, according to the CDFA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

EV charging volume on highways surged 53% during the holiday period, according to data from China’s National Energy Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In the last update, the reward increased by $10,000, according to the county motion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He made his way down slowly, only to fall into a crevasse, according to two people who spoke to him about his ordeal.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

We all had left Ophir according to the times we got there, also our places in the race.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

according to

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