CONSIGNS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

consigns

verb

present tense third-person singular of consign

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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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

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The home’s whole-house speaker system sends music clear out to the tennis court, front yard and pool.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The ruling sends the case back to San Mateo County, where the district attorney’s office will have 60 days from the date the ruling was finalized to decide whether to retry the case, said San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sends

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On paper, this leaves the driver with an extra 31 miles (50 km) of range just from sitting in the sun – effectively turning the vehicle into a mobile micro-power plant.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
The stance leaves other elements of the ceasefire, including the deployment of international forces and any reconstruction of the devastated territory, on hold.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaves

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These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 10 May 2026

Definition of entrusts

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While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
That gives our pizza this nice balance, this lightness and this strong structure.

— Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

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Then the raccoon gets the gift of a lifetime when another fan hands him a full hot dog.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Catalyst mines a company's ticket history for recurring problems, checks what the connected systems' APIs allow and generates the code, workflows and permissions to automate them, then hands the result to an administrator for approval.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hands

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Researchers in Lithuania have increased tandem perovskite solar cell efficiency to more than 29 percent after modifying an ultra-thin molecular layer that transfers positive charge carriers within the device.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
This warmer water transfers vast quantities of heat into the atmosphere via clouds and heavy precipitation.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of transfers

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Outdoor Experiences The city skyline is iconic from any angle, but experiencing it from the water delivers an exhilarating new perspective—and makes for a thrilling way to connect with fellow adventurers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected against antioxidants and quenched.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 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

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