acquiescing

present participle of acquiesce

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Recent Examples of acquiescing Advertisement Advertisement Experts contend that the indefinite cancellation—barring a personal donation and public apology to the Kirks and Turning Point USA— is part of the Administration's growing pattern of intimidation, which many media leaders have responded to by acquiescing to demands. Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 Sep. 2025 Hamilton sacrificed for the franchise by acquiescing to Zach Orr's desire to move him around as a pliable defensive chess piece. Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiescing
Verb
  • But despite the casualties and damage to Russia’s economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of agreeing to a ceasefire or negotiations with Ukraine.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Two months after agreeing to his extension, though, McNeill went down.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Like Kennedy, Anderson was criticized over the eight-minute tape, which was meant for private consumption and created by consenting spouses.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

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