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unbanned

verb

past tense of unban
as in received

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  1. received
  2. welcomed
  3. accepted
Verb
  • The singer received nods for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Direction, and Best Editing.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Enter the Shedd, which received four belugas--Acadia, Osiris, Sierra and Lillooet--in July and then four more--Caspian, Peekachu, Secord and Rain--in August.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of received
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  • Politicians from the main pro-British unionist parties, who had argued the Garvaghy Road formed part of the parade's traditional path and reflected their British heritage, welcomed the decision.
    — Amanda Ferguson Reuters, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Westerly is the resort's newest chapter, its first boutique tower on a property that has welcomed guests for almost 70 years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcomed
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  • But being accepted for recycling doesn’t mean the laundry detergent container actually gets recycled.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But the meeting was canceled after Saudi Arabia called for amendments, only some of which were accepted by Iran, the person said.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of accepted
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“Unbanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbanned. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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