assents 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of assent

assents

2 of 2

noun

plural of assent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of assents
Verb
False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assents
Verb
  • Bunting agrees, noting that annuals can help mitigate soil erosion.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The evaluator agrees to a narrow scope, performs testing and issues a favorable report.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • While the part of the agreement about minerals was separated from the global health agreement after the public outcry in Zambia, many of the global health agreements do require the recipient country to share data such as pathogen information.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The fund plans to acquire stakes in audiovisual companies and provide financing for individual productions, including participatory loans tied to presales, distribution agreements and tax incentives, as well as gap financing.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Under Massachusetts law, Sullivan can encourage the jury to go back to the jury room, but not more than twice unless the jury consents to it.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.
    — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • As his offers continued to stack up, Pruitt learned about Madison Crowell, a 2024 graduate of Georgia's Liberty County High School who was believed to hold a national record with 231 college acceptances and about $15 million in scholarships.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Each agency has its own system, so this proposal would develop a centralized system to submit applications and to receive permits and approvals.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Major railroad agreements and regulatory approvals are still outstanding.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Even if there were a surprise Supreme Court vacancy in the coming weeks, lame-duck confirmations while Republicans still remain in power aren’t a sure thing.
    — Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Amazon will send email and push notifications for delivery status updates, while Uber Eats will send final order confirmations.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Her playlist doubles as a spiritual cleansing ritual, with Jhené Aiko providing affirmations and SZA reminding her that enlightenment won’t protect you from situationships.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Those are affirmations Rams players and coaches have utilized during a season of great expectations mired in major underachievement.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Assents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assents. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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