as in consistent
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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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3
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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4
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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6
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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
In March 2019, in a land scam case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Riaz’s Bahria Town evaded prosecution by agreeing to pay a fine of $3 billion over seven years into an account maintained by the Court.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the companies jointly filed a settlement in federal court in San Francisco, agreeing to changes that lower fees and expand choice for developers and users.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Many people in the Reddit community responded to the post, agreeing that OP wasn't in the wrong for his emotions and feelings.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The episode ends with Matty officially agreeing to work with Olympia to save Julian and bury Senior, though Matty has some demands, including wanting Julian — once all the dust has settled — to apologize for hiding the document.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
In March 2019, in a land scam case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Riaz’s Bahria Town evaded prosecution by agreeing to pay a fine of $3 billion over seven years into an account maintained by the Court.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the companies jointly filed a settlement in federal court in San Francisco, agreeing to changes that lower fees and expand choice for developers and users.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Many people in the Reddit community responded to the post, agreeing that OP wasn't in the wrong for his emotions and feelings.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The episode ends with Matty officially agreeing to work with Olympia to save Julian and bury Senior, though Matty has some demands, including wanting Julian — once all the dust has settled — to apologize for hiding the document.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Nolan Smith’s Monday return from injured reserve, paired with Phillips’ debut, created a consistent threat the 2025 Eagles hadn’t yet fielded.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Maintaining consistent sleep and wake schedules—even on weekends—is cornerstone of behavioral sleep therapy.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Deadline reported that Disney+ has ordered a TV event featuring special guest star Sabrina Carpenter to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU have been bargaining a first contract since February of 2024.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Making room for levity is, then, a way of admitting the human—not through the granular and intimate detail that lends Ferrante’s novels their power but through a broader concession to nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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State officials agreed to pay $85,000 to the plaintiffs in that case without admitting wrongdoing, though the state law that previously banned gender identity discrimination is no longer in effect.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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All are or more or less congruent with Shelley’s masterwork.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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To expand visibility, Picture Motion is collaborating with Seed&Spark on crowdfunding campaigns for both films.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
10 Nov. 2025
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StubHub is among the companies collaborating with OpenAI directly since its debut of Operator in January, which promises to perform actions online.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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