CONSENSUAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

consensual

adjective

Definition of consensual

as in reciprocal

agreed to by the people involved; done with the consent of the people involved a consensual decision She claims their relationship was consensual.

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Recent Examples of consensual Peters has denied the allegations, saying that the encounter was consensual. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 All of those men have denied her allegations, saying either that their interactions were consensual or that they weren't involved. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 All of those men have denied her allegations, saying either that their interactions were consensual or that they weren’t involved. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Much of America is now familiar with her account of that night, which begins with a consensual threesome and soon becomes something much darker. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consensual

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Kontoor is also watching the potential impact of the reciprocal trade framework between the United States and Bangladesh.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
In a flurry of notes, Wall Street analysts pointed to that reciprocal business relationship as a major source of upside for Broadcom, particularly if Anthropic goes public.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reciprocal

Adjective

The couple began dating in 2003 after being introduced through a mutual friend, DJ Clue.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The fable also highlights the concept of reciprocity, in which acts of kindness and respect toward others can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

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