consentingly

adverb

Definition of consentinglynext
as in deliberately

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consentingly
  1. deliberately
  2. intentionally
  3. knowingly
  4. consciously
Adverb
  • During the reception, the atmosphere was deliberately informal.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • It was intentionally marketed towards families with young children and its hunting and fishing lodge aesthetic, while not reflecting any specific Disney movies, is in line with the slightly kitsch design of many of the company’s resorts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of intentionally
Adverb
  • The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution.
    — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of knowingly
Adverb
  • Self-compassion allows nervous system recovery and the ability to consciously choose something new.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Researchers used devices that tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension, skin temperature and brain activity, so patients could learn to consciously influence processes once thought to be automatic.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
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“Consentingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consentingly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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