as in agreeing
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?
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Recent Examples of assenting
Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.
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Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assenting
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Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Campbell found a new team on Friday, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Giants.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Assenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assenting. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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