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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Tiffany Scott also agrees that fresh color is the way to instantly wake up your entry.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Her co-star boyfriend Jackson White, who plays Stephen, agrees.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Laws banning cooperative agreements with ICE were signed earlier this month in New Mexico and took effect last month in Maine.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bill does not bar unions and the CSU from including contingency clauses in future labor agreements, which is how the university system was able to withhold Teamsters Local 2010’s raises last year.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 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
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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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There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bills were sent to the opposite chamber for another round of approvals before they were sent to the governor's desk.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Requiring that new data centers demonstrate no corresponding price increase on utility ratepayers before being issued the necessary permits and zoning approvals forces innovation.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maine is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who need four seats to regain control and wield considerable influence in Washington over everything from legislation to confirmations if there are any new vacancies on the Supreme Court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most Americans are superficially familiar with the Declaration of Independence, especially its opening affirmations that we are all created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Assents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assents. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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