GONE (BY) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

gone (by)

verb

Definition of gone (by)

past participle of go (by)

as in consented (to)

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Verb

But, spoiler alert, Sony acquiesced.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Tech firms were quick to abandon their once-proud commitments to diversity and defense of immigrants following the 2024 election and quietly acquiesced to Trump’s attacks on once-scared cows like higher education, free trade and the rule of law.

— Jonathan Weber, Fortune, 19 May 2026

Definition of acquiesced

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The danger then isn’t Hollywood merging with video games, but both devolving into transactional markets that no longer endeavor to keep us entertained — merely subscribed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026
So, someone who paid for one of these services longer may receive more than someone who subscribed briefly.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of subscribed

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For more than a century, many millions accepted this invitation, and helped make this country great.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Shires accepted the duel, and in late January 1860, the two men met at the Cornwall Assembly Room in Launceston, Tasmania.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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