accepting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- acceptingly adverb
- acceptingness noun
Etymology
Origin of accepting
Example Sentences
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Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Now we feel uneasy about accepting any money from them in the future, especially for housing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Real radicalism is accepting the discomfort; it’s acknowledging that two or more things can coexist, and addressing all of those facets at once, even if the result isn’t perfect.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Recent reports also suggest the country is accepting stablecoins, pegged to currencies such as the dollar, as payment for letting ships through its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
She could wear plaid with plaid or tell him the truth or have bad breath, and he would still be just present with his accepting swiveling backside.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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