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agreeing

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verb

present participle of agree
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agreeing
Verb
The proper pose is a strict neutrality — neither agreeing nor provoking — simply seeking the first opportunity to disengage. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Following a lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys generals and led by California AG Rob Bonta, Paramount on September 21 settled the lawsuit by agreeing to consent decrees over a period of five years. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 Turkey for years battled Turkish Kurdish fighters based in northern Iraq before agreeing this year to a peace deal. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 In granting the government's request for a stay, the court on Tuesday cleared federal officials to enforce rapid third-country removals for now while also agreeing to take up the case for oral argument in December. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Days later, facing the credible threat of losing a third consecutive star on the eve of ticket sales opening, Boston moved, agreeing to a record $331 million deal. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 To join the plan, each one had to check a box, agreeing to use arbitration to settle any dispute. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 The official readouts otherwise did not make much headway on major issues, beyond agreeing to keep talking and extending a trade truce — which keeps tariffs lower and rare earths flowing — for another two months. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 In 2024, a lawsuit brought by Suncoast Waterkeeper and other groups resulted in the state agreeing to more strict regulations for stormwater that leaves Piney Point under the federal Clean Water Act. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
Adjective
  • Her commitment to supporting those affected by addiction has been a consistent part of her royal work.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Northeast faces a wet, windy weekend Forecast models have waffled back and forth for days but have been consistent on putting New England and Long Island, New York, in the bull’s-eye of the storm’s most significant rain and wind this weekend.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Shares of the coffee chain are still up about 11% this year, but have fallen 14% since late August, coinciding with a broader sell-off in consumer stocks as higher gas prices raise concerns about household spending.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The city of London is back in action, its famous gray clouds have returned to the city’s skyline for fall coinciding with the London Design Festival and London Fashion Week this month and Frieze Week in October.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Yet one or more of the P5 could inject new names at the last minute, once again leaving the decision to behind-the-scenes bargaining among a few powerful states.
    — Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The California Gig Workers Union hopes to begin bargaining by the end of the year, CalMatters reported.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The actress also made some cheeky comments amid the MGK rumors while speaking to Vogue for the October 2026 cover, admitting that does seem to keep ending up dating musicians.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Jane Doe went on to voluntarily dismiss her entire complaint against Carter and Combs in early 2025, after admitting there were inconsistencies in her story.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan and catcher Eliézer Alfonzo to triple-A Oklahoma City.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Such stocks can be issued and managed natively on a blockchain, or by means of special purpose vehicles that hold traditional stocks and issue corresponding tokens that have a claim on the shares.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The ends flitted out and folded centimeters above her brows, blending between the relaxed waves that moved over her shoulders.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Martha Stewart reports that designers are blending vintage and modern pieces to create interiors that feel curated, personal and full of character.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Adjective
  • Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • 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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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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