unbanning

verb

present participle of unban
as in receiving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbanning
  1. receiving
  2. accepting
  3. welcoming
Verb
  • Other notable observations The backup quarterback battle kicked off with Joe Milton receiving the second-team reps and Sam Howell working with the third-team group.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • At Duke University Hospital, these patients may be trauma patients in car accidents, patients receiving liver transplants and pregnant patients with bleeding.
    — Eva Flowe July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of receiving
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  • These fees aren’t a profit grab by the banks but a way for merchants to recoup the costs of accepting credit cards.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Investors are demanding stronger profits after initially accepting a steep drop from Niccol’s in-store investments.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of accepting
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  • Prior to his massive new deal, Nantz and Romo were welcoming comparisons to Pat Summerall and John Madden.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Developers said sales would start later this year and anticipated welcoming the first residents and guests in late 2029.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of welcoming
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“Unbanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbanning. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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