consigns

verb

present tense third-person singular of consign
1
as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another consigned the prisoner to the dungeon

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2
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the deliveryman had consigned our package to a next-door neighbor

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Recent Examples of consigns At its best, the scientific method consigns the worst fates that befall humans (debilitating illnesses, devastating diseases) to history. — Noubar Afeyan, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consigns
  1. sends
  2. leaves
  3. entrusts
  4. gives
  5. hands
  6. transfers
  7. delivers
  8. relinquishes
Verb
  • Meta’s Muse is a personal artificial intelligence agent that sends email for you, shops and books travel for you, and uses your apps to act on your behalf.
    — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Smack sends a monthly newsletter updating investors on his progress.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sends
Verb
  • The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • State attorneys general argued that the Constitution entrusts states, not federal officials, to conduct elections.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of entrusts
Verb
  • Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Rodrigo regularly hands a bouquet to a fan or a special guest in the crowd.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hands
Verb
  • The $449 Ace Ultra is the company's do-over, with sonic upgrades and a new feature called Headphone Linking, which transfers audio between the headphones and compatible Sonos speakers over Wi-Fi.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wu said sometimes when a restaurant transfers owners or wants to add takeout, that could trigger additional zoning reviews.
    — Payton May, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of transfers
Verb
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Blue Origin has developed a new rocket engine that delivers more thrust with significantly less hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
    — Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of relinquishes

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“Consigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consigns. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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