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
Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The Commanders made a change at offensive coordinator after mutually agreeing to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Israeli troops are moving further into Lebanon after capturing a 900-year-old fortress in the region, despite the two countries agreeing to a ceasefire more than a month ago.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Liverpool have already recruited in central defence before Konate’s exit with Giovanni Leoni arriving in August from Parma and Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet agreeing to join this summer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This was not your standard pro athlete agreeing to an interview.
—Mac Engel
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
But rather than forcing Danny to choose between his family and their relationship, Claude makes a major sacrifice by agreeing to move back to the States with him.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Later that year, Davis shifted his plans once more, agreeing to a long-term lease to stay in Los Angeles.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Ahead of the announcement, reports said a deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days would include Iran gradually reopening the strait and agreeing to discuss its uranium stockpile.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Verb
The second and final day of the convention began with a delegate moving to, and the body agreeing to, hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The Commanders made a change at offensive coordinator after mutually agreeing to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Israeli troops are moving further into Lebanon after capturing a 900-year-old fortress in the region, despite the two countries agreeing to a ceasefire more than a month ago.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Liverpool have already recruited in central defence before Konate’s exit with Giovanni Leoni arriving in August from Parma and Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet agreeing to join this summer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This was not your standard pro athlete agreeing to an interview.
—Mac Engel
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
But rather than forcing Danny to choose between his family and their relationship, Claude makes a major sacrifice by agreeing to move back to the States with him.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Later that year, Davis shifted his plans once more, agreeing to a long-term lease to stay in Los Angeles.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Ahead of the announcement, reports said a deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days would include Iran gradually reopening the strait and agreeing to discuss its uranium stockpile.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Kim said the early deficit was consistent with what campaign organizers expected.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Brock sets sights on first title since 2008 A move to Class 4A in the last UIL realignment cycle hasn’t stopped Brock baseball from being a consistent powerhouse.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The pair appear to be smitten with each other, with Mel C admitting on Cosmopolitan's Blind Date that the quickest person she's ever fallen for has been Dingwall.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The company’s Chief Technology Officer, Praveen Neppalli Naga, went viral in April for admitting Uber burned through its 2026 Claude Code budget in four months.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
26 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Bastian Benrath-Wright,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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