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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In 2023, Guerrero escaped from the prison, according to Venezuela’s attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Every maternity unit should be able to screen for PAS and refer to one of several specialist centres, according to Dr Otigbah.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

For Oracle’s current fiscal year, which just began two weeks ago, OCI is likely to make up about 40% of companywide sales, according to the Wall Street consensus.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The average price for a 30-second commercial on the telecasts topped $1 million each, according to people familiar with the figures who were not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Twenty minutes passed, when according to Leah, the raps spelled out, “We will now bid you farewell.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

according to

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