as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner
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Recent Examples of acquiescence
The acquiescence of Hezbollah and its allies was in part a sign of how much the power of the Shiite militia had been diminished by Israel during the conflict.
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
The major sticking point in negotiations that kept the strike going for nearly a year was protections surrounding generative A.I., which the gaming companies made significant acquiescences to come their best, last and final offer.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2025
His goal seems to be to scare the public into acquiescence.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
German leadership has begun to speak more critically of the U.S. under Trump, yet Shapiro said European autonomy remains an uphill challenge following decades of acquiescence.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
The major sticking point in negotiations that kept the strike going for nearly a year was protections surrounding generative A.I., which the gaming companies made significant acquiescences to come their best, last and final offer.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2025
His goal seems to be to scare the public into acquiescence.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
German leadership has begun to speak more critically of the U.S. under Trump, yet Shapiro said European autonomy remains an uphill challenge following decades of acquiescence.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiescence
Noun
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In many workplaces, absolute obedience is mistaken for professionalism.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Doberman pinschers are loyal, athletic, and protective but need daily exercise and early obedience training.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The Senate can only bypass that provision with the assent of four-fifths of the members, as per the chamber's Rule 16.04.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But mayoral critics, progressive aldermen, transit activists and developers alike said the quiet assent belies the policy’s impact.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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My testimony noted that while legislators will no longer be able to pass ambiguous laws with the expectation that agencies’ interpretations will get deference, Congress will not necessarily have to write statutory language that is detailed and prescriptive.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s own messaging around Gaza — that there is a genuine humanitarian crisis on the ground but that Israel deserves deference to operate — is reflective of the differing views among his own supporters.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
30 July 2025
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“Acquiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiescence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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