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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To be sure, not everyone agrees that stock prices have departed from reality.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025 -
But not everyone agrees the model should be repeated.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Historically, federal and state agencies have worked to broker agreements with landowners whose properties border public lands to ensure public access, but those processes can take years.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Footage and images released by the Chilean Navy on the social-media platform X in recent days show Iquique's maritime authority inspecting foreign fishing vessels off the city to verify their compliance with legal regulations and international agreements.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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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
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Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But instead of acceptances and rejections, which would have been definitive answers, most of my classmates got no real resolution at all.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there are layers and layers of planning, zoning and approvals to get through before construction even gets close to beginning, but Penner said the club is working with world-class architects and consultants on designing a potential stadium for the site.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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His clients included large developers seeking city approvals and incentives for their projects.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Save all email confirmations and change notifications.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel supporters have since come out in droves to defend the late-night host — on air, on the picket line, in open letters, and on social media, with cancellation confirmations of their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN plans.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the braille labels provide practical functionality for blind and visually impaired children, the affirmations and tactile elements invite all kids to engage with the product.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Centered on love, self-worth, and emotional well-being, the episodes weave affirmations with real conversations about relationships, healing, and personal growth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Assents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assents. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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