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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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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Experts agreed that, in general, people without diabetes do not need to monitor their glucose levels. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 7 Aug. 2025 On the episode, Simu Liu, who had previously led the daytime talk show for Clarkson in 2022, agreed to pivot from guest to host for the day. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen will reunite with the Los Angeles Chargers for the 2025 season, as the sides agreed to terms Tuesday, the team announced. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025 Last week, Columbia agreed to pay $200 million as part of a settlement to resolve investigations into the government’s allegations that the school violated federal antidiscrimination laws. Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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  • The rating was Trump’s best since May and coincides with an uptick in respondents’ approval of his handling of national security issues since last week, following a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Safety concerns and recalls associated with the Cybertruck have coincided with faltering sales for the truck.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • And on Wednesday, the union began negotiations with the city over a new four-year contract with Association President Bob Nicks planning to bargain for a pay increase on par with the police union contract.
    Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Currently, most American shoppers don’t bargain but instead see set prices.
    Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
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  • Speaking afterwards, the 28-year-old did not disclose his injury, but admitted the Patriots have been slow-playing his recovery.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Fans cannot line up for the show before that time, with people admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • But even those who assent to most of his criticisms might balk at following Anderson to his final destination, which is to bluntly deny India much of a future in the modern world.
    Pankaj Mishra, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2013
  • The lead lawyer for the plaintiffs, Seth P. Waxman, a solicitor general for the Clinton administration, initially refused, but eventually assented after further criticism from Judge Reyes.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • Leaders in neither Ottawa nor Copenhagen have concurred with these suggestions.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Conservative Justices Thomas and Samuel Alito concurred with the decision at the time.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • In 1957, Gein confessed in the Wisconsin community of Plainfield to killing two local women, digging up bodies from graveyards, and using body parts and skin to make everything from trophies to lampshades.
    Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Eric Stonestreet, known for his role on the show as Cameron Tucker, confessed last year that Hollywood life isn’t all it’s cut out to be.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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