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 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.
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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
Those days of acquiescence were over: My father demanded instead that Americans honor their treaties and recognize the political sovereignty of tribal governments.
—Philip J. Deloria, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acquiescence
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
Those days of acquiescence were over: My father demanded instead that Americans honor their treaties and recognize the political sovereignty of tribal governments.
—Philip J. Deloria, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiescence
Noun
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The unruly dog – who first appeared in DC Comics way back in 1955 – comes in handy at several pivotal moments throughout the movie, in spite his lack of obedience and training.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The training program was organized through the sheriff’s police department in that county, which paired dogs with county jail inmates responsible for training and obedience schooling, according to Orland Park.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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His chief obstacle may be politics, chiefly the state Legislature’s resistance to the many proposals that require its assent.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Arbitration is a private dispute resolution forum that parties contractually assent to use in lieu of litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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But in deference to the surrender seeker, only one section of the trip will be shared at a time.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump speaks about free speech but lawsuits serve as warning signal Paramount and CBS are following what is — by now — a well worn path of corporate deference to Trump.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
2 July 2025
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“Acquiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiescence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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