1
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives
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2
as in pact
an arrangement about action to be taken
we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework
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3
as in accordance
a state of consistency
the amount in column A needs to be in agreement with the total receipts minus expenses
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Recent Examples of agreement
She was linked to the fire through cell phone records, credit card records and surveillance video, according to the plea agreement and the federal indictment.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Kings have been unable to reach an agreement with the Warriors on a sign-and-trade deal for 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to the surveillance footage, O’Dell was also linked to the arson through her cell phone and credit card records, the release stated, citing the plea agreement and federal indictment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In mid-June, the officials signed an agreement with Chondwe to help HIV positive community members whose clinics had remained shut.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Kings have been unable to reach an agreement with the Warriors on a sign-and-trade deal for 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to the surveillance footage, O’Dell was also linked to the arson through her cell phone and credit card records, the release stated, citing the plea agreement and federal indictment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In mid-June, the officials signed an agreement with Chondwe to help HIV positive community members whose clinics had remained shut.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both readings matched the consensus forecast from economists surveyed by Bloomberg, and come on the heels of reports that suggest the labor market is weaker than many experts previously believed.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Murray had a rather rough year in his first season after inking the new pact, appearing in just 11 contests that year while totaling 14 passing touchdowns and seven picks.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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As part of his campaign platform, McGregor has opposed a European Union migration pact that would more evenly distribute the processing of asylum seekers across the bloc.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of young people had gathered, banners in hand, voices rising in unison.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their boss, the only one not carrying a blaster, pointed a long crooked finger at Rusty and all the Blasters were raised at Rusty in unison.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Third-party imitative learning from an immigrating parrot’s flockmates may facilitate overall group integration and social bonding and may even give rise to cultural conventions of coordinated movements or gestures.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both presidential candidates went on popular podcasts to broadcast their message, and each party’s convention granted media credentials to online influencers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The events culminated in the 2016 signing of Colombia’s peace accord, for which Gurudev received Colombia’s highest civilian honor in recognition of his role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mexico agreed to expand cooperation with Washington, and Ecuador hopes to finalize new security accords during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tour of the region.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Upwards of ten thousand fans made the trip each year, but despite the match-up’s popularity and history, the Georgia Tech administration unexpectedly announced its intention to end the series when the contract ran out in the late 1970s.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But upon the death of Ian Faith, Tap’s posh-sounding, cricket-bat-wielding manager, his daughter, Hope (Kerry Godliman), inherits from him a contract for one last Spinal Tap show.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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