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 agreement was among several cultural cooperation documents exchanged during the forum, which brought together leading experts, government officials and key businesses from both countries’ creative industries.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump is expected to come to an agreement with China ahead of the end of the year, but in the interim, the duty rate stands at 30 percent.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The bilateral agreement to extend the temporary trade war truce this week came after a third round of negotiations framed by both sides as positive.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Tong filed a separate lawsuit last year, accusing the utility of failing to uphold its agreement to spend $30 million on the remediation effort.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump is expected to come to an agreement with China ahead of the end of the year, but in the interim, the duty rate stands at 30 percent.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The bilateral agreement to extend the temporary trade war truce this week came after a third round of negotiations framed by both sides as positive.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Tong filed a separate lawsuit last year, accusing the utility of failing to uphold its agreement to spend $30 million on the remediation effort.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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But invoking national security to justify deep-sea mining ignores the broader geopolitical reality: bypassing international consensus does not strengthen U.S. interests.—
Kevin Green,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Profit is projected to be around $2.32 per share for the quarter, based on consensus estimates, while revenues are expected to be approximately $1.22 billion, reflecting a 13% increase compared to last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The first-quarter results highlight the pressure US import tariffs are putting on Japanese automakers, even as a trade pact between Tokyo and Washington offers potential relief.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The longer-term relationships helped spur this new WWE pact, says Nick Khan, WWE’s president.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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,
7 Aug. 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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Here, critically, most of the groups with power are lined up together, approximately in unison or at least in harmony, and that makes a big difference.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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Although everyone in each section must play as one—in unison—the reality is that every violinist has their own style and tone and other idiosyncrasies that (subtly) set them apart.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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Richard and Rose-Marie Dujardin visited Milwaukee from Rhode Island on Aug. 15, 2022, for a Catholic Financial Life convention.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bower, who grew up going to Chuck E. Cheese (then Showbiz Pizza Place) in Flint, Michigan, sells artwork at comic conventions.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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But these accords rested on the dangerous, misguided belief that the Palestinian issue had become irrelevant in the region and that further normalization agreements could be reached while bypassing the Palestinian aspiration for self-determination.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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The treaty entered into force in 1970 and with, 191 member nations, is today among the world’s most universal accords.—
Stephen Herzog,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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In Indiana, four county jails, including Marion County, have contracts with the U.S. Marshals Service to house ICE detainees.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Still without a contract extension, Micah Parsons had the football world buzzing Friday with a stunning post on social media.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The harmony and togetherness of the group has been at its highest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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Crafting aesthetic mood boards is made for Libras, who value harmony, balance, and taste.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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