as in agrees
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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Verb
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Judging by the facial expression given to her caricature, the illustrator agrees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026 -
Harry King, an 83-year-old personal trainer in Greenville, South Carolina, agrees that motivation to take that first step is tough for many people, and becomes even harder as their mobility weakens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has now reached four-year agreements with all three of the major above-the-line guilds.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The Israel-Hamas war was the second-deadliest conflict, with 14,400 fatalities, though that was still a decrease compared to the previous year due to ceasefire agreements.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Verb
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No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The members of the graduating class received more than 650 college acceptances and will attend 68 colleges and universities across the United States, as well as three students who enrolled at universities abroad, according to LJCDS.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The budget plan also sets a target for streamlining housing development by moving toward 90-day project approvals and launching a pilot program to support the construction of up to 50 ADUs for ownership.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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The Met Gala is famous for day-of surprises, and confirmations typically don’t drop until stars are already on the steps.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Assents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assents. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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