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as in to coincide
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
My husband and I agree on just about every aspect of child-rearing
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2
as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter
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3
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone
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4
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident
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5
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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6
as in to assent
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
we'll have to get the author to agree to the revisions before the article can be published
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Recent Examples of agree
The owner of Butterworth’s, the hangout spot for young conservatives on Capitol Hill, agrees that crime is a major problem not only for businesses but for the public’s safety.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Idaho and West Virginia appealed those decisions to the Supreme Court, which agreed in July to hear both cases.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The 29-year-old free agent forward has agreed to a deal with Real Madrid, which has won 38 Spanish league championships and 11 EuroLeague titles.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Through his limited liability company, KL2 Aspire, Leonard agreed to a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration in 2022.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Idaho and West Virginia appealed those decisions to the Supreme Court, which agreed in July to hear both cases.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The 29-year-old free agent forward has agreed to a deal with Real Madrid, which has won 38 Spanish league championships and 11 EuroLeague titles.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Through his limited liability company, KL2 Aspire, Leonard agreed to a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration in 2022.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Potential trouble arises when the wily victim of Danny’s, Pauline, starts snooping around the house, hears Danny’s voice and starts to bargain for her silence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Union leaders bargained with the administration for those who were laid off to receive three months of severance, rather than two weeks of pay per year of service; three months of COBRA insurance coverage; and rehiring priority for any positions becoming vacant over the next two years.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Sep. 2025
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One Amazon shopper admitted that the affordable piece exceeded their expectations and is versatile enough to pair with almost anything.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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There, the woman said she and her husband were told to stand in a hallway after they were admitted.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the corresponding quarter last year, comparable store sales were down 21 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.—
Richard Ricks,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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China has built Russia’s defense industrial base, helped Iran provide Russia with one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, and assented as North Korea has sent troops to fight in Europe.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Upon reading the prompts, the human inspector concurs that the person has possible criminal intentions at hand.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Campbell also concurred with the NCAA that Boyd waited too long to seek an injunction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Go Hasegawa, who is in the process of designing one of the property’s 13 vacation homes, confesses that having complete creative control has instead been a source of stress.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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