ASSENTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

assents 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of assent

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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assents

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noun

plural of assent

as in agreements

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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

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Cassidy wholeheartedly agrees, admitting that success can sometimes create its own insecurities.

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Virtually everyone on either side of this issue agrees that California does not have enough addiction services.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of agrees

Noun

Judge Martinez-Olguin echoed those concerns in her ruling, noting that the new legal services agreements appeared to cover only a fraction of the services needed and failed to explain how compliance would be monitored.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
The incentives can be restored now, according to the Data Center Coalition, if they’re tied to requirements for clean energy, sustainable water usage and labor agreements.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreements

Verb

No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
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

Definition of consents

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

Definition of acceptances

Noun

Mornings at the camp are dedicated to light exercise, camp songs, positive affirmations and a gentle initiation into meditation.

— Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Now all the non-denials being issued by Donald’s past and possibly future team feel like affirmations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

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