unanimously

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as in collectively

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Recent Examples of unanimously After an extensive review, which included training on state law, reading the book and discussing its merits, the committee decided unanimously to keep the book in Harford County high schools. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In June, the City Council unanimously approved an immigration action plan restricting the use of city property for civil immigration enforcement. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The commission unanimously voted to table an amendment changing the Unincorporated Lake County Unified Development Ordinance at its Wednesday evening meeting. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The McKinney City Council unanimously voted to approve the site plan in August, saying the plan follows the city’s ordinances. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 The Huntersville Board of Commissioners unanimously backed a Charlotte developer’s plans for more than 100 for-sale townhomes near a future CATS Red Line commuter rail station Tuesday night. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 According to the country's justice minister, Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, all 71 members of the Burkina Faso legislature unanimously voted in favor of adopting the new penal code on Tuesday. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 The zoning board unanimously voted to grant the appeal and overturn the earlier decision of city staff. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 The association, which oversees Louisville’s sports programs and is composed of trustees, faculty, students and administrators, vote unanimously to oust the longtime Cardinals coach following a board meeting. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimously
  1. collectively
  2. mutually
  3. reciprocally
  4. jointly
Adverb
  • The bugs, collectively called PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to execute code and read memory that could contain sensitive information, like passwords.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wikis—or modular, collectively edited websites—preceded Wikipedia.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • The agreement lasts for three years but could be cut short or extended depending on whether the parties mutually determine the city and Police Department have reached compliance.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Though their journeys have each been unique, one conviction that they mutually are committed to is a desire to do justice to the craft and the responsibility held by women who dedicate their lives to their pen.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutually
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  • Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of reciprocally
Adverb
  • Under the collective bargaining agreement, appeals will be heard by one of four people — former players Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson and James Thrash, or former coach Ron Rivera — who were jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Marketing and communications should jointly lead a cross-functional review before leaders approve pricing changes, partnerships, launches or policy shifts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of jointly

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