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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
Free version Origin does not offer a free plan, though new users can usually access a seven-day free trial to test the app before subscribing.
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 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
The standalone Grok app, which operates separately from the social network, still allows users to generate pictures without subscribing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Join us in this mission by subscribing.
—Sylvia Messner, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Dec. 2025
Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 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
The standalone Grok app, which operates separately from the social network, still allows users to generate pictures without subscribing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Join us in this mission by subscribing.
—Sylvia Messner, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subscribing
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The news comes with the BBC recently agreeing a deal to make shows for YouTube for the first time, which includes documentary channels like BBC3’s Deepwatch (working title), featuring new and existing docs.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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But Iran won't receive any economic rewards upon signing the memorandum, the official said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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After signing a handful of copies inside the magazine retailer, Rocky headed outside to snap some photos, sign the window display, and chat with The People Gallery’s own Maurice Kamara to give a rundown of his fit.—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Bastian Benrath-Wright,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 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,
15 June 2026
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Match lets two consenting partners start a video chat in the middle of a text conversation.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subscribing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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