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as in agreeing
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
promised that as president he would never subscribe to the use of torture as an interrogation method, regardless of the circumstances
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as in signing
to write one's name on (as a document)
they dutifully subscribed several dozen forms at the mortgage closing
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Recent Examples of subscribing
Quicken's Business & Personal allows users to track both personal and business finances in one place, but there are things to know before subscribing.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Thanks for reading and subscribing.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Scroll below for more of our top stories, and please consider subscribing for unlimited digital access.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Good morning, and thanks for subscribing!
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
As always, thank you for subscribing.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Engaging with them through comments, subscribing or starting conversations builds real connections.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Likewise, Optery only permits custom removals for those subscribing at the Ultimate level.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Thanks for reading and subscribing.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Scroll below for more of our top stories, and please consider subscribing for unlimited digital access.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Good morning, and thanks for subscribing!
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
As always, thank you for subscribing.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Engaging with them through comments, subscribing or starting conversations builds real connections.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Likewise, Optery only permits custom removals for those subscribing at the Ultimate level.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subscribing
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The city settled the case two years later, agreeing to create 12,915 new shelter beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.—
Andrew Golden,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mayor said that signing a state of emergency declaration for Jefferson County allows for the procurement of resources to address community needs.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, the continent’s top clubs are already well aware of Onstein to the point that seven-time Champions League winner AC Milan has registered its interest in signing him.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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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,
9 Jan. 2026
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Who exactly is capable of consenting?—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Subscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subscribing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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