acquiescently

adverb

as in deliberately

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  1. deliberately
  2. consciously
  3. knowingly
  4. intentionally
Adverb
  • In 2019, a German nurse who murdered 87 patients by deliberately bringing about cardiac arrests was given a life sentence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Painter described how often CEOs sought political access during the Bush years and how deliberately his office tried to block it.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • Self-compassion allows nervous system recovery and the ability to consciously choose something new.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Researchers used devices that tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension, skin temperature and brain activity, so patients could learn to consciously influence processes once thought to be automatic.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of consciously
Adverb
  • The charge alleges a person knowingly defrauded another by using false or misleading information to obtain money, property, credit or a loan.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Their character's absence was alluded to in Fuller House's first episode, when the characters broke the fourth wall by knowingly looking in to the camera.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of knowingly
Adverb
  • Neha told paramedics that her husband had intentionally tried to kill the family.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The irony is that the education system was never intentionally designed around how most students learn.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of intentionally
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“Acquiescently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiescently. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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