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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

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The New York-headquartered bank reported earnings per share of $3.43 in the period ending March 31, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.02, according to data compiled by the London Stock Exchange Group.

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The incident happened at Ayser Calık Secondary School in the Kahramanmaraş area, according to local media reports.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This has pushed the Nasdaq’s RSI from the oversold level of 28.9 on Mar. 30 to 68.4, according to Dow Jones data on MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Ella wanted to tell her that it was rude to sit on other people's beds...well, according to Gran.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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