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
The act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The government has conducted a counteroffensive since January with aerial bombardments and ground assaults, despite an official commitment to the peace agreement.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
But Israel and the United States launched the current war without fear of igniting the region, in part because of the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements with Arab countries near Iran.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than tearing up the 2005 rezoning agreement with the Greenpoint-Williamsburg community, New York City should turn its attention to completing Bushwick Inlet Park, which can be a spectacular public space for the entire city.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The government has conducted a counteroffensive since January with aerial bombardments and ground assaults, despite an official commitment to the peace agreement.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
But Israel and the United States launched the current war without fear of igniting the region, in part because of the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements with Arab countries near Iran.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than tearing up the 2005 rezoning agreement with the Greenpoint-Williamsburg community, New York City should turn its attention to completing Bushwick Inlet Park, which can be a spectacular public space for the entire city.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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Some experts say the rhetoric around AI’s current capabilities are exaggerated, although there’s a consensus that AI will change jobs.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Working to build consensus on boards by being reasonable and approachable.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In reality, the new pact was a much lighter arrangement compared with the splashy (and very expensive) one that birthed Harry & Meghan, Polo and With Love, Meghan, among other projects.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yes, doctors need specific reasons to justify orders written in accordance with rules made by the insurance industry.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Italian is a veteran of previous mega-mergers including the unison of Endemol and Shine.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Crowds of hundreds with their heads lowered bawled loudly in unison; others fell to the ground and shook in their grief.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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The results gleaned from a nationwide panel of judges were announced this week at the annual APSE convention in Las Vegas.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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And that momentum wasn’t exactly found at the recent California Democratic Party convention, where the state party declined to make an endorsement.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshufflng of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshuffling of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to the union, the tentative agreement would still need to be ratified by a majority of about 220 clerks before being adopted as a contract.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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If he was found in breach of his contract after forgetting lines or behaving inappropriately, it could be argued that his poor performance was the cause of that breach.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The name signifies wellbeing and incorporates the belief that living a good life depends on the alignment of mind, body, and soul in harmony with nature.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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No matter what happens, good feelings and harmony with others will create a feeling of pulling together to get things done.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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