1
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
Join us in this mission by subscribing.
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David Biller,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Thanks for subscribing — and welcome behind the scenes.
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Jamie Stockwell,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
But most inert consumers in the study appear to anticipate this tendency before subscribing.
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Hec Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?
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Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
The indictment charges Guzman with 33 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of a false income tax return and four counts of making and subscribing a false income tax return, officials said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
New data from Deloitte recently revealed that the average subscribing household has remained consistent year-over-year, spending an average of $69 a month on streaming video services.
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Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
New data from Deloitte recently revealed that the average subscribing household has remained consistent year-over-year, spending an average of $69 a month on streaming video services.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Hey George, thanks for the nice note and for subscribing.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
David Biller,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Thanks for subscribing — and welcome behind the scenes.
—
Jamie Stockwell,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
But most inert consumers in the study appear to anticipate this tendency before subscribing.
—
Hec Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?
—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
The indictment charges Guzman with 33 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of a false income tax return and four counts of making and subscribing a false income tax return, officials said.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
New data from Deloitte recently revealed that the average subscribing household has remained consistent year-over-year, spending an average of $69 a month on streaming video services.
—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
New data from Deloitte recently revealed that the average subscribing household has remained consistent year-over-year, spending an average of $69 a month on streaming video services.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Hey George, thanks for the nice note and for subscribing.
—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subscribing
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Earlier this month, Lachlan Murdoch stunned the industry by agreeing to pay $22 billion for Roku, a leading streaming platform that reaches 100 million viewers worldwide.
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Iranian critics of the MoU claim Tehran was too hasty in agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without gaining any tangible benefits from the agreement.
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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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Plowden spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks organizations before signing a two-way contract with the Kings last summer.
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Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.
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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.
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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.
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“Subscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subscribing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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