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as in coincides
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
My husband and I agree on just about every aspect of child-rearing
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as in bargains
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone
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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident
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as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assents
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
we'll have to get the author to agree to the revisions before the article can be published
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Recent Examples of agrees
The scientific community agrees.
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Simpson agrees that real purchasing behavior is already shifting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The rest of the Test Kitchen agrees.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Mena’s wife and co-owner Mildre Gómez agrees that the Miami restaurant, which seats up to 100 diners, is bigger than just another opening.
—Connie Ogle
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Benjamin wholeheartedly agrees, adding that quantity is important to consider, too.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, agrees that Pure White is popular among homeowners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has threatened to bomb civilian targets, including power plants and bridges, unless Iran at least agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Simpson agrees that real purchasing behavior is already shifting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The rest of the Test Kitchen agrees.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Mena’s wife and co-owner Mildre Gómez agrees that the Miami restaurant, which seats up to 100 diners, is bigger than just another opening.
—Connie Ogle
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Benjamin wholeheartedly agrees, adding that quantity is important to consider, too.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, agrees that Pure White is popular among homeowners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has threatened to bomb civilian targets, including power plants and bridges, unless Iran at least agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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And in November 2025 the efforts paid off as Noble South earned a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand designation, quite nice since Rainosek admits there’s a little brother complex when Mobile is compared to New Orleans.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kopitar admits the goodbyes have been emotional at times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hotel blends historic charm with modern design, featuring Art Deco interiors, high ceilings, and spacious bathrooms.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two specialty cocktails are the Herb Garden Elixir made with tequila blanco, cucumber, jalapenos, basil and lime, and the Planet Punch, which blends tequila reposado, passion fruit, orange juice, lime and grenadine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Faulkner, who coached Singleton at Georgia Tech in 2023 and 2024, concurs.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the Air Force concurs with the overall recommendation in the report to increase the number of caretakers for military working dogs and to develop a plan to upgrade all of the kennel facilities.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the heart-wrenching Season 2 finale, Morgan and Karadec’s investigation into a poolside death at a Los Angeles hotel resulted in the arrest of Lucia, a guest relations manager who confesses to tipping off and then covering for the conman who murdered a home improvement reality show host.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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