as in reciprocal
agreed to by the people involved; done with the consent of the people involved
a consensual decision She claims their relationship was consensual.
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Recent Examples of consensual
Weinstein's lawyers argued the relationship was consensual.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The vaunted ability of mass media to unify the globe here comes off as a benevolent form of tyranny, of a consensual unanimity in which the bearer of truth gains total attention, total acceptance, and total gratitude.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Hauntings are the non-consensual, grueling subject matter of horror movies.
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Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consensual
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography.
—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The vaunted ability of mass media to unify the globe here comes off as a benevolent form of tyranny, of a consensual unanimity in which the bearer of truth gains total attention, total acceptance, and total gratitude.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Hauntings are the non-consensual, grueling subject matter of horror movies.
—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consensual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensual
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp via Reuters This follows a series of escalating reciprocal strikes over the weekend that threatened to unravel efforts to secure a permanent end to the war.
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French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The two champs bonded in part over mutual cancer diagnoses.
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Trump officials have been engaged in bilateral trade talks with both countries since the president reentered office last year.
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One potential outcome of these negotiations is that Washington could reach separate, bilateral trade agreements, one with Mexico and another with Canada.
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“Consensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensual. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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