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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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The number of fly-tipping incidents dealt with by local councils in England increased by 9% to 1.26m in 2024/25, according to government statistics.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors are raising cash to buy shares in SpaceX and it’s hurting other stocks — for now, according to Fundstrat.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Charges against the pair were later dropped after new evidence emerged, according to the police service of Northern Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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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