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
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
The total number of children agreeing to voluntary departure has increased sevenfold, the Vera Institute of Justice found.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Fighting in Lebanon erupted on Saturday for the second day in a row, despite both sides agreeing to the ceasefire.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
For example, Boulder’s push to form a municipal utility ended with the local utility, Xcel Energy, agreeing to reduce its carbon emissions.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In agreeing to drop charges, the federal judge in the case ordered the release of the cell phone video involved.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Kenya is close to agreeing a critical minerals deal with Washington, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
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semafor.com,
19 June 2026
And while Steak ‘n Shake agreeing to cook its fries in the stuff seemed obvious, adding it to your sunscreen may not.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Verb
Half of respondents stipulate, agreeing to the order without a legal fight.
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Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
The total number of children agreeing to voluntary departure has increased sevenfold, the Vera Institute of Justice found.
—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Fighting in Lebanon erupted on Saturday for the second day in a row, despite both sides agreeing to the ceasefire.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
For example, Boulder’s push to form a municipal utility ended with the local utility, Xcel Energy, agreeing to reduce its carbon emissions.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In agreeing to drop charges, the federal judge in the case ordered the release of the cell phone video involved.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Kenya is close to agreeing a critical minerals deal with Washington, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
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semafor.com,
19 June 2026
And while Steak ‘n Shake agreeing to cook its fries in the stuff seemed obvious, adding it to your sunscreen may not.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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Improving dead hang time requires consistent practice, gradual progression, and complementary strength exercises.
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The campus will open to the public on Friday, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday.
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The campus formally opens to the public on June 19, coinciding with Juneteenth.
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While bargaining with fantasy and forgiveness, the song lyrics shed light on the cost of having to ask, hope or wait for something that will never come.
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Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.
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The Little Rock Zoo briefly stopped admitting visitors on Friday morning while authorities investigating a bomb threat that was found to be a hoax.
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Wallach agreed to the suspension without admitting or denying the allegations, court records show.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
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Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.
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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.
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There isn’t a way to fill that room with something congruent, and then people don’t want to come back.
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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