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
The Corps could still reach an agreement through a mediation process with state environmental officials, according to Jedidiah Cayton, a Corps public affairs specialist.
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Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys’ first free agent agreement certainly represented those dynamics.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The deal came as Kansas City was nearing an agreement to bring back four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce for his 14th season.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The agreement also includes an eight-year extension of the company’s consent decree with the Justice Department.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys’ first free agent agreement certainly represented those dynamics.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The deal came as Kansas City was nearing an agreement to bring back four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce for his 14th season.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The agreement also includes an eight-year extension of the company’s consent decree with the Justice Department.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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Some experts say the rhetoric around AI’s current capabilities are exaggerated, although there’s a consensus that AI will change jobs.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Working to build consensus on boards by being reasonable and approachable.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In reality, the new pact was a much lighter arrangement compared with the splashy (and very expensive) one that birthed Harry & Meghan, Polo and With Love, Meghan, among other projects.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yes, doctors need specific reasons to justify orders written in accordance with rules made by the insurance industry.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 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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In unison, these elements ensure Fig Butter can flex in both sweet and savory applications.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Given these conventions, the markings visible on the bomb have led to speculation that the JDAM shown in the images could be configured with an incendiary-type payload rather than a standard high-explosive filling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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For example, Allan Sekula did this photo essay about how a political convention really is in tension with what happens with the maquiladoras (factories) in Baja California, but also with commerce in the Pacific.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshufflng of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshuffling of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The board approved a resolution authorizing the contract as part of the consent agenda during a meeting on Tuesday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Chevy contract was given to a prominent Republican donor, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports in North Carolina.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The name signifies wellbeing and incorporates the belief that living a good life depends on the alignment of mind, body, and soul in harmony with nature.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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No matter what happens, good feelings and harmony with others will create a feeling of pulling together to get things done.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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