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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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
She was linked to the fire through cell phone records, credit card records and surveillance video, according to the plea agreement and the federal indictment.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Kings have been unable to reach an agreement with the Warriors on a sign-and-trade deal for 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to the surveillance footage, O’Dell was also linked to the arson through her cell phone and credit card records, the release stated, citing the plea agreement and federal indictment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In mid-June, the officials signed an agreement with Chondwe to help HIV positive community members whose clinics had remained shut.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Kings have been unable to reach an agreement with the Warriors on a sign-and-trade deal for 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to the surveillance footage, O’Dell was also linked to the arson through her cell phone and credit card records, the release stated, citing the plea agreement and federal indictment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In mid-June, the officials signed an agreement with Chondwe to help HIV positive community members whose clinics had remained shut.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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Expert consensus is that there is no scientific evidence of a causal nor correlational link between antidepressants and violence toward others.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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While her mother and middle sister may feel hurt, the consensus among readers is clear.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Murray had a rather rough year in his first season after inking the new pact, appearing in just 11 contests that year while totaling 14 passing touchdowns and seven picks.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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As part of his campaign platform, McGregor has opposed a European Union migration pact that would more evenly distribute the processing of asylum seekers across the bloc.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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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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Paddles flashed almost in unison as the riders grasping them made their way down to the river side of the sandbar.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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This time, Nelson's team exited nine aircraft at 19,000 feet and had 60 seconds to find their slots, lock hands and hold a snowflake formation before breaking apart to deploy 174 parachutes in unison.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Virgo has Steal Away begin as a feminist drama that eventually breaks conventions by morphing into something of a horror film, with even a pinch of the supernatural.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The events culminated in the 2016 signing of Colombia’s peace accord, for which Gurudev received Colombia’s highest civilian honor in recognition of his role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mexico agreed to expand cooperation with Washington, and Ecuador hopes to finalize new security accords during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tour of the region.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to documents from the vote, PS agreed to a 20-year contract with the county.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new contract is a clear sign that Gasly will remain an integral part of Alpine’s future plans, as well as warding off any possible interest in the Frenchman from teams further up the grid in the coming years when seats open up.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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