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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
Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Unlike the 2021 and 2024 summers, Williams already has taken care of his contract, agreeing in late April to a two-year, $50 million deal that is likely his final NFL paperwork before retirement.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 June 2026
Blake took this season off to decompress and mull over his next move after mutually agreeing to step down as Kings GM last spring.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Alongside agreeing to pay the penalty, Maersk will also issue refunds and waivers to impacted third parties.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Luna and Lee both believe frustration will die down by November about trash fees and Balboa Park parking, which the City Council retreated on by agreeing to a complex deal last month.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The outside linebacker is well on his way after agreeing to a new four-year deal on Tuesday that will keep him in Pittsburgh for the rest of the decade, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
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Trump, however, has called for unspecified changes, and Iranian officials have shown no public sign of agreeing to the deal.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Unlike the 2021 and 2024 summers, Williams already has taken care of his contract, agreeing in late April to a two-year, $50 million deal that is likely his final NFL paperwork before retirement.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 June 2026
Blake took this season off to decompress and mull over his next move after mutually agreeing to step down as Kings GM last spring.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Alongside agreeing to pay the penalty, Maersk will also issue refunds and waivers to impacted third parties.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Luna and Lee both believe frustration will die down by November about trash fees and Balboa Park parking, which the City Council retreated on by agreeing to a complex deal last month.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The outside linebacker is well on his way after agreeing to a new four-year deal on Tuesday that will keep him in Pittsburgh for the rest of the decade, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Ball said the damage to the water tank was broadly consistent with that from a GBU-39.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The Spain forward has quietly become one of the most consistent performers for his national side.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 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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Prospective jurors also expressed concerns about fairness, with some admitting that media coverage and the defendant's background could influence their judgment.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The restaurant must now post a public disclaimer admitting past false sustainability and sourcing claims.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The nebula’s colors appear vivid because of a filter in the spectrograph that allows specific wavelengths of light to pass through, corresponding to specific types of gas.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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On the other hand, if what AI generates is primarily more slop, busy work, and token spend without corresponding income gains, official statistics should not be inflated to flatter the technology.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach Miami Beach, Florida A Miami Beach icon for more than 50 years, Fontainebleau Miami Beach spans 22 oceanfront acres, blending golden-era glamour with modern luxury.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For the former Harper’s Bazaar UK editor and stylist — who established Neous in 2017 with a focus on footwear blending form and function and then expanded the approach to bags in 2020 — what was missing from such a customer’s wardrobe and from the market was a sneaker that wasn’t driven by logos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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