1
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives
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2
as in pact
an arrangement about action to be taken
we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
the amount in column A needs to be in agreement with the total receipts minus expenses
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Recent Examples of agreement
Anthropic won a two-year agreement with the US Defense Department last year that involved a prototype of AI’s Claude Gov models and Claude for Enterprise.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
In November, the two sides reached an agreement over two mines that are home to some of the world’s largest gold deposits.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The terror attack sparked a massive response from Israel which later led to a cease-fire agreement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The city had said that a 1948 law and a 1950 agreement between the city and the federal government required the National Park Service to get the city's permission before making changes to the site.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
In November, the two sides reached an agreement over two mines that are home to some of the world’s largest gold deposits.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The terror attack sparked a massive response from Israel which later led to a cease-fire agreement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The city had said that a 1948 law and a 1950 agreement between the city and the federal government required the National Park Service to get the city's permission before making changes to the site.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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This imposition of consensus obviates the rather mysterious and ad hoc process of collapse, in favor of something more rigorous.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Castillo consistently works to build consensus among the commission.—
Thomas Good,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Framed by a meta-narrative exploring the price of artistic creation, the film unfolds through multiple standalone stories linked by a demonic pact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Late last year, the Lake Station Board of Works and New Chicago forged a pact calling for Lake Station to provide ambulance service for $50,000 annually, according to Long, who said the contract would be reviewed at the end of the year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Chinese navy and China Coast Guard carry out activities in relevant waters in strict accordance with China's domestic laws and international law.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The February study made the rounds among the White House and its allies in conservative media, who shared it in unison on X last week.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, Antusas and the inmates read a selection from a maroon workbook in unison.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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McMorrow is in the state Senate's Democratic leadership and has gained national recognition for a few viral moments in recent years, including bringing a Project 2025 prop to the party's national convention in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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On July 22, following Barrack's GOP convention speech, Epstein emailed to congratulate him.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Depardon received permission to film such interviews at a courthouse in Paris (with the accord of individual suspects).—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The accord was announced by the Association of Flight Attendants, the union that represents the regional carrier’s flight attendants.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Reds, Lowe reach deal The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the new contract, the Common Missile Warning System will protect the fleets of more than 20 nations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Seamless transitions from your living room to the lawn; chef-grade kitchens wrapped in natural flagstone, firepits that bring families together and architectural harmony that makes your home feel twice as large.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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