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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
After agreeing to the $4-billion payout in April, county officials opted into a second $828-million settlement in October covering an additional 400 cases.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
This involves taking a small payment upfront - around 25 to 30 cents on the dollar - while agreeing to forfeit the rest to investors should the tariffs be overturned, Reuters reported in December.
—Arriana McLymore, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Season 3 picks up following the Season 2 finale cliffhanger, which found Emily and Sam finally sharing a romantic moment and agreeing to be honest about their pasts.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The investigation, opened in March 2025, has resulted in 31 universities agreeing to end partnerships with the group, the department’s Office for Civil Rights said Thursday.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Radtke took a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to three misdemeanor counts of theft of government property.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Zelensky, who has been president since 2019, noted that elections have not been held since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and stressed that Ukraine needed strong security guarantees before agreeing to any end to the war.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
This whole proposal for collaboration might hold some water if there were two CEOs, both looking out for their responsibilities and agreeing to work together.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
After agreeing to the $4-billion payout in April, county officials opted into a second $828-million settlement in October covering an additional 400 cases.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
This involves taking a small payment upfront - around 25 to 30 cents on the dollar - while agreeing to forfeit the rest to investors should the tariffs be overturned, Reuters reported in December.
—Arriana McLymore, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Season 3 picks up following the Season 2 finale cliffhanger, which found Emily and Sam finally sharing a romantic moment and agreeing to be honest about their pasts.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The investigation, opened in March 2025, has resulted in 31 universities agreeing to end partnerships with the group, the department’s Office for Civil Rights said Thursday.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Radtke took a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to three misdemeanor counts of theft of government property.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Zelensky, who has been president since 2019, noted that elections have not been held since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and stressed that Ukraine needed strong security guarantees before agreeing to any end to the war.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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With its dynamic freshman depleted from flu and another starter, Chad Baker-Mazara, still out due to injury, USC struggled to find a consistent source of offense.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, the consistent level of embarrassing failures from Maryland’s Department of Human Services speaks to an ongoing lack of accountability from the state’s chief executive.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020-21, there has been a drop in the share of moderate- and high-pressure open-play goals from outside the penalty area, coinciding with an increase in the rate of low-pressure goals.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first date is June 11, coinciding with the World Cup’s opening match in Mexico City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 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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The case was settled out of court in 2022, with Andrew admitting no wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The letter to Hull in which Pender allegedly confessed to committing the murders was later deemed a fake, with Hull himself admitting that his cellmate wrote it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each dinner will have a theme and corresponding pasta dish, along with a standard menu for all six Fridays.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Requiring that new data centers demonstrate no corresponding price increase on utility ratepayers before being issued the necessary permits and zoning approvals forces innovation.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fiber in whole fruits helps to counteract this, but blending fruit, such as in smoothies, can reduce their fiber content.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The dynamics by category, though, are much less congruent, with the only category to jump double-digits being fragrance in the mass market while consumers in makeup, for example, seem to be trading up.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Attendance has been lower in recent years, congruent with public sentiment, but team personnel appeared to outnumber fans this year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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Three influential San Diego nonprofits—OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth—are collaborating for a powerful evening of music and mission at Belly Up.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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So in July 2021, the attorney’s office sought change by collaborating with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office, community groups and law enforcement.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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