as in agreement
the state of being of one opinion about something
finally reached a consensus on how to spend the money that the club had raised
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Recent Examples of consensus
Taken together, the surveys suggest a volatile contest with no clear consensus among voters, even as candidates continue to build name recognition and sharpen their messages in the final weeks before the primary.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Even if there is current consensus, a new study may reveal a weakness, and that could lead to more research to figure out what is more likely to be correct.
—Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
More digital ink has been spilled on this subject in recent years than on almost any other topic, but no clear consensus has emerged.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Rick Jennings, whose district includes the zoo, was also optimistic about finding consensus.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Even if there is current consensus, a new study may reveal a weakness, and that could lead to more research to figure out what is more likely to be correct.
—Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
More digital ink has been spilled on this subject in recent years than on almost any other topic, but no clear consensus has emerged.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Rick Jennings, whose district includes the zoo, was also optimistic about finding consensus.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
Noun
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Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Noun
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That might also explain why the nest isn’t doing well, as mourning doves work in unison to care for the eggs and later, the hatchlings.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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After pointing at Langley, the pair sang the chorus in unison.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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