consensual

adjective

Definition of consensualnext
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 His defense reportedly claimed the encounters were consensual. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 Weinstein’s lawyers presented texts that indicated that his relationship with Mann was consensual. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Weinstein's lawyers argued the relationship was consensual. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consensual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensual
  1. reciprocal
  2. mutual
  3. bilateral
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  • Breaking force balance In ordinary passive systems, interactions are reciprocal.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Choose the invitation, cause, or friendship that feels genuinely reciprocal.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
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  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual
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  • The bilateral channel used to exchange prisoners of war, by contrast, has remained almost entirely out of view and has produced meaningful results.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In recent weeks, Colombian trade officials have had bilateral meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and talks are expected to continue this month.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bilateral

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“Consensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensual. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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