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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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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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
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
One commenter offers some perspective, agreeing that the brother-in-law’s hurt about the lack of invitation is understandable, but the issue of the date feels less significant.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The silverware itself is by the by — a token gesture for a friendly fixture — but far more attention is being paid to Inter and Atletico Madrid’s rationale for agreeing to take part.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker was speaking after agreeing to lead the judging at Australia’s Omni AI film festival, which takes place in the coming weeks.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
TopBuild — The insulation installer rallied almost 8% after agreeing to buy Specialty Products and Insulation for $1 billion in cash .
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Republicans were in most support, with seven in 10 agreeing that presidents should have the power to send troops into states, while only 13% of Democrats took a similar position.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Negotiations toward this aim progressed under the Biden administration, which tied such a deal to the kingdom agreeing to establish ties with Israel, but unraveled after Hamas' October 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel sparked a regional conflict.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But tech firms are betting the line will go further up, with Samsung agreeing to supply chips for OpenAI’s $500-billion data center investment.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
After agreeing on a trade truce in Geneva, US officials had expected China to ease export restrictions on those minerals.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
One commenter offers some perspective, agreeing that the brother-in-law’s hurt about the lack of invitation is understandable, but the issue of the date feels less significant.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The silverware itself is by the by — a token gesture for a friendly fixture — but far more attention is being paid to Inter and Atletico Madrid’s rationale for agreeing to take part.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker was speaking after agreeing to lead the judging at Australia’s Omni AI film festival, which takes place in the coming weeks.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
TopBuild — The insulation installer rallied almost 8% after agreeing to buy Specialty Products and Insulation for $1 billion in cash .
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Republicans were in most support, with seven in 10 agreeing that presidents should have the power to send troops into states, while only 13% of Democrats took a similar position.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Negotiations toward this aim progressed under the Biden administration, which tied such a deal to the kingdom agreeing to establish ties with Israel, but unraveled after Hamas' October 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel sparked a regional conflict.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But tech firms are betting the line will go further up, with Samsung agreeing to supply chips for OpenAI’s $500-billion data center investment.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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The average was two hours and 31 minutes due to runway construction coinciding with the staffing shortage.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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And now, coinciding with the shutdown, a key law that enabled the agency to facilitate information-sharing with the private sector has expired.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sernatinger said the union hopes to begin bargaining in October, after settling a dispute with Pathfinders management over which positions were covered under OPEIU Local 39.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This disconnect may also trickle into relationships, with 29% of parents admitting raising kids has caused tension with their partner.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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The legal matter of admitting ChatGPT evidence remains mostly uncharted.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kelsea Ballerini carried on her legacy of blending pop and country while staying true to the storytelling roots of Nashville on Patterns.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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Early on, banks and trading houses were eager to project modernity and prestige, while Chinese architects trained abroad, eventually blending their learnings with Chinese aesthetics.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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The psychological care group actually had the highest and most consistent improvements, with the participants’ diabetes distress scores cut nearly in half and their A1C levels significantly reduced.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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This policy protects student safety, privacy, and fairness, while also maintaining a clear and consistent standard across our schools.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Žbanić credited Ibrahimović with being her quiet support on all her films, who shunned the limelight, with the pair collaborating closely on every aspect of development and production.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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There are numerous examples of local governments collaborating with their special interests allies to place citizen initiatives on the ballot.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bundy was later executed in 1989 after confessing to 30 murders while on death row, just five years after Gein died from a respiratory ailment.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nickerson was immediately terminated after confessing to the behavior, McKinzie wrote in an email to the congregation at the time.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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