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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3
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
Neither Lutnick nor Trump provided any details about the agreement.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The agreement appears to formalize an understanding reached between the two sides earlier this month in London, which the US at the time said needed to be approved by Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
The union opted out of the current CBA last October, and now both sides have until Oct. 31 to reach a new agreement to avoid a possible work stoppage.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Then, last year, Firefly announced an agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation to launch Alpha from Esrange Space Center as soon as 2026.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The agreement appears to formalize an understanding reached between the two sides earlier this month in London, which the US at the time said needed to be approved by Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
The union opted out of the current CBA last October, and now both sides have until Oct. 31 to reach a new agreement to avoid a possible work stoppage.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Then, last year, Firefly announced an agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation to launch Alpha from Esrange Space Center as soon as 2026.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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Paychex anticipates revenue growth of 16.5% to 18.5% for the upcoming year, which is slightly below market consensus.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The overall debate lasted for more than an hour, but the trustees did not find consensus on either proposal.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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As next week's deadline approaches, the Trump administration has touted new trade agreements with countries including China, the U.K. and Vietnam, while the status of other pacts remains under wraps.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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The pact still requires approval by the FCC, headed by chairman Brendan Carr, who is an ally of Trump.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Nissan is also taking on Trump's tough tariff talk head-on, creating an ad campaign surrounding it that debuted in unison with the New York International Auto Show earlier this year.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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To accomplish this, developers must view their suppliers as strategic partners and work in unison to leverage their expertise, domain knowledge and supply chain management.—
Linda De Jesus,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Kove also made headlines earlier this week following an incident that occurred at a fan convention in Puyallup, Wash.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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That video led to a call from the CEO, a trip to the Magic Live convention in Las Vegas, and a surreal encounter.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Significantly, Scottish Widows — which is owned by Lloyds Banking Group — had signed the original Mansion House compact, but not the later accord.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Dubbed the Audiovisual Co-Production Agreement, the bilateral accord hopes to mark a new chapter in cultural collaboration, creative exchange global visibility for both nations.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Years before signing a rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks, netting him $13.8 million in the first year alone, Cooper Flagg had a more menial job.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Despite the losing streak, Posey opted to exercise an option for 2026 on Melvin’s contract.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2025
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Another common misstep is ignoring undertones, which can result in clashing colors that disrupt the overall harmony of your exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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One of the most critical steps to take, Pankaj told me in an interview, is modernizing our education systems to prepare students for a world where algorithms and natural intelligence work together in harmony.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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