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
Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
The shutdown began on October 1, after Democrats and Republicans in the Senate could not come to an agreement that would keep the federal government funded past that date, when the previous budget expired.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That would allow Senate Republicans to pass a funding agreement with a simple majority, not a 60-vote majority that would require support from Democrats.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Ramaco Resources — The Appalachian metallurgical coal miner jumped 13% after signing an agreement with the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory to accelerate mining and processing of rare earths and other minerals.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
The shutdown began on October 1, after Democrats and Republicans in the Senate could not come to an agreement that would keep the federal government funded past that date, when the previous budget expired.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That would allow Senate Republicans to pass a funding agreement with a simple majority, not a 60-vote majority that would require support from Democrats.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Ramaco Resources — The Appalachian metallurgical coal miner jumped 13% after signing an agreement with the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory to accelerate mining and processing of rare earths and other minerals.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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That figure, which is provided by payrolls processing company ADP, beat the Dow Jones consensus estimate for an increase of 22,000.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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But precisely because nobody could win the argument, no consensus was reached.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chat also spans the creator economy, the concept behind streamer-for-all service Joyn and his views on market-changing deals such as Netflix and TF1‘s channels and streaming pact in France.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The defense pact military operations both countries’ presence and influence in the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The classified documents case was one of two federal cases that were dropped in accordance with a longstanding Department of Justice policy not to prosecute a sitting president.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Apollo, there’s a chance everyone will hate your guts in unison, and there’s no recovery.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The family even goes to Halloween conventions for inspiration and to find the best costumes and props.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Movie scenes where bad guys explain their motivation have been a cliché going back to early James Bond movies and before, but Prinze’s heartfelt delivery breathes new life into the convention.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Under the ceasefire accord, Hamas released all living hostages in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and wartime detainees, while Israel pulled back its troops, halted its offensive and increased aid into the enclave.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The peace accord builds on a fragile ceasefire brokered in July, which ended five days of fierce fighting that left more than 40 people dead and forced at least 300,000 from their homes.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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This allowed Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro, Leverkusen’s managing director for sport and chief executive, to make a quick appointment without the cost of another contract buyout.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tender lemony layers live in perfect harmony with strawberry-lemonade jam filling and strawberry frosting.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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