as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we had to get our neighbor's consent in order to trim the tree from his side
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as in agrees
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
refused to consent to the marriage
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Recent Examples of consents
Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing.
—David Chiu, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.
—Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing.
—David Chiu, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consents
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That context is then used to power AI agents capable of acting on behalf of employees, completing multi-step tasks while understanding company structure, permissions, and workflows across tools like Slack, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The administration's approach to DACA showcases another way that officials are stripping away legal permissions to be in the country through temporary policies.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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When Japanese General Miura (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi ) begins organizing brutal matches between his occupying soldiers and Chinese martial artists, Ip Man agrees to a public fight with Miura himself.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Shakti Howeth, a creative director at Meow Wolf, agrees, saying that while Meow Wolf attractions are typically pretty otherworldly, they’re always built around an overarching story.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Consents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consents. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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