as in consistent
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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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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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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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Recent Examples of agreeing
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 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
And Pasquantino agreeing to a deal could bode well for Bubic.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the Senate approved legislation to fund each of these remaining government agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September, while also agreeing to a two-week stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
—Lexie Schapitl, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Burnette said Piercy was cooperative, handing over his phone and agreeing to be interviewed several times.
—Megan Kelly Brown, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.
—Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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The appropriations bill for DHS was the only one that was not passed as is, with senators agreeing on a two-week stopgap funding the agency while negotiations about reform play out.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 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
And Pasquantino agreeing to a deal could bode well for Bubic.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the Senate approved legislation to fund each of these remaining government agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September, while also agreeing to a two-week stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
—Lexie Schapitl, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Burnette said Piercy was cooperative, handing over his phone and agreeing to be interviewed several times.
—Megan Kelly Brown, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.
—Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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That’s it; those options represent the full suite of possibilities that are consistent with dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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While early findings noted injuries consistent with a fall, the San Bernardino County Coroner later ruled her death a homicide.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current backdrop also offers opportune timing for the artificial intelligence trade, with an AI reboot largely coinciding with the Nvidia Blackwell cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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To accommodate both, the tourney moved up a month on the calendar, coinciding with the second week of the Australian Open.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The union had been bargaining with Kaiser since last May.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The union said nurses are committed to bargaining daily to settle the dispute.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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And so the players showed up brandishing hope for this summer while sweetly admitting the emotion that still lingers from last fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While not admitting blame, SCE has said there is evidence that a long-dormant electrical tower became reenergized and caused the fire.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are 300 seats in the gym, and fans will recognize that each spot has the image of its corresponding Pokémon from the Pokédex.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Braves designated pitcher George Soriano for assignment.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The genre-blending jam band — consisting of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) — has announced dates for its 2026 tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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What started as a personal mission to use his legal training to serve the most vulnerable turned into a spiritual mission where Strom, now also a pastor, author and speaker, is blending his faith with justice work.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fractures that are out of place, shortened, or do not have a congruent joint surface usually need surgery to help prevent persistent pain, loss of motion and the development of arthritis.—
Harlan Selesnick,
Miami Herald,
21 Nov. 2025
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But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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Koukoumidis and Surman agree that a much larger community of researchers and entrepreneurs should be collaborating to advance AI, which is one of the goals of Oumi.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The legislation limits the city from collaborating with ICE with the 287(g) agreements.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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