CONSENTINGLY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

consentingly

adverb

Definition of consentingly

as in deliberately

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Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberately

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The White Sox intentionally walked Crow-Armstrong before Bregman delivered the Cubs' MLB-leading 13th walk-off win of the season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of intentionally

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The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
In May, Spitzer announced the creation of a e-bike new unit aimed at reviewing all potential criminal charges against youth and adults, including parents who knowingly allow their kids to illegally ride the electric vehicles.

— Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowingly

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The players keep performing, and the audience may not consciously recognize what changed.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Culpepper and Tanida cover it in unhurried, consciously beautiful tracking shots that appear simple, but required a full court press to make real.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

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