1
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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3
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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4
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
Her decision comes two weeks after council members opened the process to new applicants, following a deadlock after city leaders could not agree who should be appointed to fill the seat.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
As part of her sweetheart deal, Joseph had to agree to a state investigation — wink wink nudge nudge.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Ingram agreed to the scheme, and Clemson went on to beat their in-state rivals 7-6 in cold, driving rain.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
As part of her sweetheart deal, Joseph had to agree to a state investigation — wink wink nudge nudge.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Ingram agreed to the scheme, and Clemson went on to beat their in-state rivals 7-6 in cold, driving rain.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As more people buy a ticket for a particular day, prices go up—meaning high ticket prices will coincide with a busier day on the mountain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU have been bargaining a first contract since February of 2024.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gacy admitted dumping other victims in the Des Plaines River after running out of space.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There, Taylor admitted her character isn't likable.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Where Creativity Meets Curation Crisp’s approach blends artistic ambition with editorial curation.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Frosty Fusions blend the sauces available for Swirls with mix-in toppings.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 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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His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Bean, a researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute and another lead author of the study, concurred that even reputable benchmarks are too often blindly trusted and deserve more scrutiny.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rest of the judges concurred.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Back in 2018, the politician confessed to hacking the official website of Labour peer Harriet Harman a decade earlier and changing the content to be pro-Conservative.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gacy eventually confessed to killing dozens of young men and boys.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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