CONSENTING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

consenting

verb

present participle of consent

as in agreeing

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) refused to consent to the marriage

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Recent Examples of consenting There are conceivable uses that might seem entertaining or harmless, such as interacting with a consenting celebrity or a recreation of a historical figure. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Match lets two consenting partners start a video chat in the middle of a text conversation. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 When the Herald asked questions about whether elders were intellectually capable of consenting to be moved, the agency repeatedly refused to provide more recent data. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 Still, consent is an ongoing process, and one must be prepared to stop at any point should the consenting party withdraw permission. — Christopher Hernandez, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026 Child care providers who wish to participate in the program must go through a household health and safety inspection, sign an agreement consenting to background checks and staff training, and agree to audits, Stahl said. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 Who exactly is capable of consenting? — S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026

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The visit also gave new impetus to economic ties, with both countries agreeing to rapidly increase bilateral trade, expand cooperation in economic forums such as the World Trade Organization, and establish a financial dialogue mechanism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
The filmmakers found that even mentioning her bloodline repelled potential subjects from agreeing to be interviewed.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026