Thesaurus results for CONSIGNMENT

consignment

noun

Definition of consignment

as in entrustment

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as in cargo

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Recent Examples of consignment The consignment, weighing 1,024 kilograms (about 2,257 pounds), was placed in a high-temperature kiln and destroyed as government officials watched. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The living room’s vintage Fortuny drapes are the exception that proves the rule, spotted by Higgins in a Newport consignment shop mid-vacation and hung exactly as found. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The consignment is expected to anchor the upcoming auction season and includes paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and others. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Find trend-forward clothing at Give Grace or Belletique, and stop into The Collective for quality consignment pieces. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consignment

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Noun

Kenneth has been charged with obstructing official business and wrongful entrustment.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Duncan Disposal, also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, is accused of vicarious liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent entrustment.

— Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of entrustment

Noun

Since its founding, Storyteller has made flexible vans with outdoor accoutrements front of mind, building out versatile multi-use spaces for strapping in large cargo during the ride before rearranging into a bedroom/workshop once there.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Sulaeman said that a tanker carrying fuel to Bali suffered an anchor problem while preparing to unload cargo, delaying deliveries to the island’s main fuel terminals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cargo

Noun

Its accreditation is tied to a single entity rather than individual colleges.

— Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of accreditation

Noun

AfterShip Agent catches shipment exceptions early and groups them by carrier and issue.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
According to Colombian police accounts cited by El Tiempo, Pulido coordinated the shipment of approximately two tons of cocaine and 17 kilograms of heroin to Europe in 1999.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shipment

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When algorithms handle tactical execution, a leader’s primary mandate is cultural.

— Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Pro, who joined the museum in March after positions at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the Seattle Art Museum, said Ryan’s mandate is to elevate learning and public programs to the level of exhibitions.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mandate

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The freight forwarding giant expects Khor Fakkan and Fujairah to remain under significant pressure in the coming weeks.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The San Francisco Fed noted another manufacturer’s complaint that every material purchased in recent weeks came with a freight surcharge.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of freight

Noun

If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

The BetMGM app is slower loading and the bet builder is a little clunky.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026

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