unbanning

verb

present participle of unban
as in receiving

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  1. receiving
  2. accepting
  3. welcoming
Verb
  • Sanders, a fourth-round pick in 2024, is a downfield receiving threat who had slipped to third on the depth chart behind Tremble and Evans.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Colombia has begun receiving international aid and rescuers after initially refusing some offers in the crucial hours following Monday’s devastating earthquake.
    — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of receiving
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  • Individualist societies typically focus on independence within social groups, encouraging personal expression, and are more accepting of differences — and are typically found in Western countries, according to studies.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • To combat this, job seekers are urged to ask detailed questions about role changes, daily challenges, and expectations from multiple interviewers, ensuring radical transparency before accepting an offer.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepting
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  • While the décor has evolved through several reiterations over the decades, alternating between French country charm and Provençal elegance, the restaurant’s welcoming spirit remains status quo.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • However, those who are heavily invested in AI are welcoming the rapid unraveling of truth as AI slop continues to flood the internet.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcoming
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“Unbanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbanning. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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