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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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There are roughly 2,000 ships stuck in the Persian Gulf with more than 20,000 seafarers on them, according to the International Maritime Organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Greene appeared in court on Friday where he pleaded not guilty, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The eggs they fertilized hatched in incubation tanks on the banks of the McCloud, according to Rebekah Olstad, project manager for the Winnemem Wintu’s salmon restoration efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The BDC industry covers about 10% of all of its liabilities through a Collateralized Loan Obligation, or CLO, according to Anderson.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

And that, according to Joey, meant being a rat.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.