Definitions

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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Technical analysis points to a summer slide, according to Fundstrat’s Newton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Medical coverage might also be smart, which costs travellers an average of $16 a day, according to Squaremouth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The biggest effect probably will be felt in Los Angeles, which has an estimated 150 transit stops covered by the bill, according to the city’s preliminary assessment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dugas spoke out against a state bill to allow discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs, according to an article in Atlanta’s Saporta Report on March 17, 2016.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Those serving in the military were given rations according to a strict order of rank and importance.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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