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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
In related court documents, both parties accused the other of various forms of abuse before agreeing to settle that August.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Just then, the gates to the list field open and in rides Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), heir to the throne, agreeing to join Dunk’s side.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild secured some size, skill and grit for the next half-dozen years, agreeing to a contract extension with Michael McCarron that will keep him under wraps through the 2031-32 season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
His current deal is still in place, but agreeing on the appropriate value of an extension is complicated.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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
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The news comes with the BBC recently agreeing a deal to make shows for YouTube for the first time, which includes documentary channels like BBC3’s Deepwatch (working title), featuring new and existing docs.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The two sides eventually settled in 2023, with the nonprofits agreeing to return $14 million to the county.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
In related court documents, both parties accused the other of various forms of abuse before agreeing to settle that August.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Just then, the gates to the list field open and in rides Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), heir to the throne, agreeing to join Dunk’s side.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild secured some size, skill and grit for the next half-dozen years, agreeing to a contract extension with Michael McCarron that will keep him under wraps through the 2031-32 season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
His current deal is still in place, but agreeing on the appropriate value of an extension is complicated.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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The timeline isn’t fully consistent either.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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To maintain a consistent level of moisture stick your finger into the soil at the base of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Moench’s hiring came after co-studios Amazon MGM and New Regency hit pause on the show last fall, coinciding with Sloane signing an overall deal at HBO.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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While bargaining with fantasy and forgiveness, the song lyrics shed light on the cost of having to ask, hope or wait for something that will never come.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 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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There’s no shame in admitting it.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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In other words, rather than admitting more qualified applicants, the administration has chosen to pressure professors to dumb down the material.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, the team placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform list, which ended his season.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The corresponding measurement for heating is called heating seasonal performance factor.—
Moncef Krarti,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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In your 9th House of Travel, pleasure-loving Venus trines fanciful Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity, blending curiosity and fun into possibility today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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