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 act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The government has conducted a counteroffensive since January with aerial bombardments and ground assaults, despite an official commitment to the peace agreement.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
But Israel and the United States launched the current war without fear of igniting the region, in part because of the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements with Arab countries near Iran.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than tearing up the 2005 rezoning agreement with the Greenpoint-Williamsburg community, New York City should turn its attention to completing Bushwick Inlet Park, which can be a spectacular public space for the entire city.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The government has conducted a counteroffensive since January with aerial bombardments and ground assaults, despite an official commitment to the peace agreement.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
But Israel and the United States launched the current war without fear of igniting the region, in part because of the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements with Arab countries near Iran.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than tearing up the 2005 rezoning agreement with the Greenpoint-Williamsburg community, New York City should turn its attention to completing Bushwick Inlet Park, which can be a spectacular public space for the entire city.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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And the bipartisan Washington consensus eschews reforms in favor of praying that the economy magically grows its way out of this fiscal disaster.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The consensus seems to be, perhaps a little bit, but not really.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Former Saint Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony and Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé both provided an update on the crisis in Haiti, including the signing of a national pact with more than 200 political parties and civil society groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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The Italian is a veteran of previous mega-mergers including the unison of Endemol and Shine.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Crowds of hundreds with their heads lowered bawled loudly in unison; others fell to the ground and shook in their grief.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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The results gleaned from a nationwide panel of judges were announced this week at the annual APSE convention in Las Vegas.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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And that momentum wasn’t exactly found at the recent California Democratic Party convention, where the state party declined to make an endorsement.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Early on in the investigation, Nanos said Guthrie didn't leave the house on her own accord, adding that a crime had been committed.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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According to the union, the tentative agreement would still need to be ratified by a majority of about 220 clerks before being adopted as a contract.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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If he was found in breach of his contract after forgetting lines or behaving inappropriately, it could be argued that his poor performance was the cause of that breach.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every layer works in harmony to align the spine, ease pressure, and enhance recovery.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her designs are guided by the Navajo concept of hózhó — a philosophy of harmony, balance, beauty, and peace.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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