1
as in coinciding
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 bargaining
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 admitting
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 corresponding
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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5
as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assenting
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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as in consistent
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Recent Examples of agreeing
Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, Science learned that the National Institutes of Health has frozen all of its research funding to Columbia, despite the university agreeing to steps previously demanded by the administration and the resignation of its acting president.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
What will Hub get for agreeing to do the devil’s bidding?
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Minnesota lawmakers proposed a similar bill in February, and unions in Illinois have begun a campaign to unionize drivers in the state, with Uber agreeing to refrain from interfering with the effort.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the Toronto Blue Jays recently shut down those rumors by agreeing to a 14-year contract with the superstar.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
By agreeing to a deal with Jackson soon, Baltimore could get ahead of negotiations that will become a necessity next offseason.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Amending the Constitution, however, would be very difficult and require either a two-thirds vote of Congress or two-thirds of the states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose changes.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Part of Washington’s post-Allen plan came into shape Monday by agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, Science learned that the National Institutes of Health has frozen all of its research funding to Columbia, despite the university agreeing to steps previously demanded by the administration and the resignation of its acting president.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
What will Hub get for agreeing to do the devil’s bidding?
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Minnesota lawmakers proposed a similar bill in February, and unions in Illinois have begun a campaign to unionize drivers in the state, with Uber agreeing to refrain from interfering with the effort.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the Toronto Blue Jays recently shut down those rumors by agreeing to a 14-year contract with the superstar.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
By agreeing to a deal with Jackson soon, Baltimore could get ahead of negotiations that will become a necessity next offseason.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Amending the Constitution, however, would be very difficult and require either a two-thirds vote of Congress or two-thirds of the states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose changes.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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For some bargaining units, like the California Association of State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges, the change came less than a month after the union started bargaining a new contract with the state.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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As Philadelphia systematically destroyed Kansas City on Sunday, Eagles fans were no doubt too … ebullient to pay much attention to the ads, while Chiefs supporters no doubt spent the commercial breaks bargaining with God or dousing themselves with Arthur Bryant‘s Barbecue Sauce for luck.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Harvick commented on the setback, admitting that Blaney was in a powerful car but pointed out that this was his second motor to go up.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In his most recent edition of his newsletter, Brady confirmed that to be the case, even admitting that his impending free agency was on his mind.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.—
Jack Prator,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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The January transfer window in the women’s game has many of the same complications that the corresponding window offers in the men’s one.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This book, which hit stores on December 17, offers an intimate and nuanced portrait of Harris’ life, impressive career and historic campaign, blending her public triumphs with the personal moments that shaped her groundbreaking ascent.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Just consistent, valuable presence in the right places.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The recycling process eliminates the need to separate the fibers from each other — a consistent hurdle in the textile-to-textile recycling space.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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