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according

[uh-kawr-ding] / əˈkɔr dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
consonant
Synonyms
STRONG
agnate blending correspondent like parallel uniform
WEAK
accordant akin alike analogous coincident comparable compatible concordant conformable congenial congruous corresponding harmonious in agreement in rapport similar suitable sympathetic
Antonyms
STRONG
different dissimilar divergent unlike
WEAK
disagreeing dissonant incompatible incongruent incongruous inconsistent inconsonant
ADJECTIVE
equal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate
STRONG
coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform
WEAK
break even evenly matched fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike
STRONG
changing divergent inconsistent variable
WEAK
biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

Example Sentences

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Alito, however, isn’t planning to leave, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Connecticut’s labor force is smaller than it was just before the pandemic, according to labor-department data, even as workforces in other New England states have grown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Four federal air marshals with the Department of Homeland Security, who were working a security assignment nearby, witnessed the confrontation and rushed in to assist, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

This year, more people are seeking out "authentic" holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Mullineaux told them it would be enough to keep safe if they moved uphill; Weyerhaeuser officials made plans according to what they heard.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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