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

Charles ultimately acquiesced rather than face a possible order he be presented by force.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Nearly forgotten is how 13 months later a hesitant Kennedy emerged, one who ignored his own instincts and reluctantly acquiesced to a coup in South Vietnam cooked up by middle-ranking aides to stabilize a chaotic country coming apart at the seams.

— Clifford Krauss, Air Mail, 25 July 2026

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For those not yet subscribed, either DirecTV’s free trial or Fubo’s free trial will cover O’Donnell’s full week of hosting at no cost.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
For those who subscribed prior to August 18, the new pricing will be effective the next billing date on or after September 17.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of subscribed

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The agreement had been offered last year and accepted by the official who oversees the Pentagon's Guantanamo war court, only to be revoked last August by then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin amid criticism of the deal from Republican lawmakers.

— Steve Gorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The sighting still needs to be accepted by the California Bird Records Committee, which reviews and confirms rare bird sightings.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepted

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