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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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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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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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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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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
SiriusXM denied wrongdoing in the agreement but agreed to a $28 million settlement, originally filed in October 2025, to settle the claims.
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James Powel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Perry made his first move late Saturday night, agreeing to a deal that will bring De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento as part of a three-team trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, those who had discussed and agreed on how to use common areas for disposing of trash indicated a higher level of trust and respect among the residents.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Pasquantino agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Perry made his first move late Saturday night, agreeing to a deal that will bring De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento as part of a three-team trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, those who had discussed and agreed on how to use common areas for disposing of trash indicated a higher level of trust and respect among the residents.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Pasquantino agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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The announcement ramped up speculation that the premiere will coincide somehow with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The designation coincides with the 140th anniversary of France-Korea diplomatic relations, dating to the 1886 Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This would build in higher annual raises without having to bargain for them in every contract cycle.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lee admits she was greatly influenced by her dad, acting as his assistant for three years before assuming the head coaching position, and her college coach, Brian McManus.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Salazarmontano also admitted sentencing enhancements for fleeing the scene of a vehicular manslaughter and inflicting great bodily injury on the victim.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The professional freeride mountain biker has earned respect as a rider who blends control, creativity, and a quiet intensity that shows up when the terrain gets serious.—
Dennis Lewon,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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Shouldn’t there be a combined championship that blends the best anglers from both?—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Key to the proposal, which is similar to one former President Joe Biden made more than a year ago, is Hamas assenting both to be disarmed and removed from governing Gaza.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 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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Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mushinsky, Stoner and van Rossum concur that this disagreement with the attorney general’s office is the biggest obstacle facing the supporters today.—
Charlotte Harvey,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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A couple of weeks later, Gillooly confessed and also agreed to testify that Harding approved the plan to attack Kerrigan.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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At that point, Koren confessed.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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