acquiescently

adverb

as in deliberately

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  1. deliberately
  2. consciously
  3. knowingly
  4. intentionally
Adverb
  • The sun rules Leo, making this luminary operate with unusual strength here, which encourages us to pursue joy more deliberately and stop undermining the parts of ourselves that deserve to be seen.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • London has also deliberately kept humans in parts of the process where AI tools already exist.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of deliberately
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  • The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • His hands are in his lap, one wrist clasped almost self-consciously.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of consciously
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  • The jury’s guilt-innocence verdict appears to be an assessment that Royal intentionally or knowingly caused Watkins’ death, but not during a robbery.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • She was charged with simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of knowingly
Adverb
  • Companies and institutions must intentionally leverage AI to enhance human relationships, mentorship, and care, ensuring efficiency serves dignity and purpose, not just output.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • New York — Meta will avoid trial in a second lawsuit accusing it of intentionally addicting and harming a teen.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of intentionally
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“Acquiescently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiescently. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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