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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Construction began early last month, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Every three minutes, someone in the UK dies of cardiovascular disease, according to the BHF.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bitcoin fell 0.2% on Wednesday and has tumbled 15.7% so far in June, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

From very early on, Raymond was identified as a future leader at Exxon, and he earned a reputation as having the ability to fix and manage complex problems, according to a 1999 Journal profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This was the result of the Swanburne hair poultice that was applied on a regular basis, to repel lice and fleas and encourage healthy scalps, according to school policy.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

according to

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