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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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
As part of the deal, Epstein signed a non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors, which remained sealed.
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Exxon said it was obligated to defend its rights under the agreement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Smart’s contract buyout agreement with the Wizards was first reported by ESPN on Saturday.
—Khobi Price, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
Kelley's parenting time may occur there, but only with mutual agreement on a supervisor.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Exxon said it was obligated to defend its rights under the agreement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Smart’s contract buyout agreement with the Wizards was first reported by ESPN on Saturday.
—Khobi Price, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
Kelley's parenting time may occur there, but only with mutual agreement on a supervisor.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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Mixed Reactions While some universities criticize the procedure and announce retractions, others have attempted to justify the practice, revealing a troubling lack of consensus on AI ethics in academia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There’s little consensus, even going into the last days of draft prep.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea last year inked a mutual-defense pact, according to Russian and North Korean media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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The pact is the first sports rights deal for Fox Nation, which was launched by Fox Corp. in 2018 as a streaming companion to Fox News.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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Arsenal fans online seemed to be in unison against this potential signing, but there has since been a swell of support for Madueke.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The group declared, in unison, allegiance to the United States and support of the Constitution, by renouncing any allegiance to a foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and was followed by a thunderous applause that echoed throughout the flight deck.—
David J. Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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The arena will host at least 25 G League games, as well as concerts, sports tournaments, conventions and other events.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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The documentary chronicles the lives of a mother and daughter, relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who live together for years, piles of trash accumulating around them, social conventions becoming remote.—
Rachel Aviv,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Under the accord, Druze factions and clerics were to maintain the internal security in Sweida as government forces pulled out, al-Sharaa said Thursday.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Today’s accord was signed by BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts and CNC’s President Gaëtan Bruel in the presence of French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and UK Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Filling out the rest of their roster with veteran-minimum contracts alone would cost them at least an additional $10 million.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The network cuts are interestingly timed as her contract was reportedly set to expire this summer, according to Front Office Sports.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Despite its listing price history, the bluff-front residence makes harmony look simple.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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The show’s cast is very strong, including the dozen-plus children, who are just as capable as the adults in precisely performing Melissa Glasgow’s challenging choreography and the vocal harmonies coached by music director Richard Dueñez Morrison.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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