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
Legal scholars, including those at Cornell Law School, note that the law was historically applied to interracial couples and consensual relationships, raising concerns about its use as a tool of racial and moral policing.
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Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Following the April lawsuit, Sharpe denied the allegations and asserted that incidents of rape, choking and more in the 13-page civil suit are being taken out of context and were consensual.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Its broad wording and a subsequent Supreme Court interpretation allowed prosecutors to bring cases against interracial couples, and eventually many others in consensual relationships, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.
—Jonathan Mattise, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
The analysts acknowledged progress under new management and a shift back to its British roots, which has transformed the stock from a popular short to a consensual long.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Following the April lawsuit, Sharpe denied the allegations and asserted that incidents of rape, choking and more in the 13-page civil suit are being taken out of context and were consensual.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Its broad wording and a subsequent Supreme Court interpretation allowed prosecutors to bring cases against interracial couples, and eventually many others in consensual relationships, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.
—Jonathan Mattise, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
The analysts acknowledged progress under new management and a shift back to its British roots, which has transformed the stock from a popular short to a consensual long.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensual
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An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When managed thoughtfully, this dynamic can foster a virtuous cycle, leading to mutual enhancement and elevating human potential and well-being.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The conference began in August 2017 as a way to invite open dialog among people of various faiths and foster mutual respect.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These encounters took place mostly on the sidelines of major international gatherings such as the G20 and APEC summits, as well as in more formal bilateral settings.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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In a note last year, Grenada’s foreign ministry said that since the establishment of diplomatic and bilateral relations between Grenada and Cuba, more than 400 professionals have benefitted from training in Cuba.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Consensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensual. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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