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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
Gender diversity is not pathological, agrees the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, another organization that’s critical of the practice.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Abbott agrees that the Pride sequences are among her favorites in Fairyland.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
While Croker and colleagues continue that process, not everyone agrees that the DESI dark energy results are accurate to begin with.
—Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2025
Given the current circumstances, Overgaard agrees.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Kerr agrees that the partnership with the agency feels like a timely fit.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Riegel agrees, noting that the show doesn’t just settle into the tone of a typical animated series, in Critical Role’s style or otherwise.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
David Greenham of the Viles Arboretum agrees.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
That said, not everyone agrees that washing is always needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Abbott agrees that the Pride sequences are among her favorites in Fairyland.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
While Croker and colleagues continue that process, not everyone agrees that the DESI dark energy results are accurate to begin with.
—Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2025
Given the current circumstances, Overgaard agrees.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Kerr agrees that the partnership with the agency feels like a timely fit.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Riegel agrees, noting that the show doesn’t just settle into the tone of a typical animated series, in Critical Role’s style or otherwise.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
David Greenham of the Viles Arboretum agrees.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
That said, not everyone agrees that washing is always needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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This event coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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That coincides with higher production costs and plunging crop prices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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In our present-day Universe, that corresponds to a distance that’s approximately 18 billion light-years away.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patrons select two cards from the splayed out deck, and each card corresponds with a different flavor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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The competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some contemporary research concurs, noting that poison can endanger pets and the ecosystem and that rats reproduce too quickly for poisoning to work.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
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Upon reading the prompts, the human inspector concurs that the person has possible criminal intentions at hand.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Weatherald confesses to being a lazy cricketer in his youth, in part because of the cruisy nature of a Darwin upbringing.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During the actual ceremony, Ozzy confesses that he was overcome with emotion.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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Built largely from carbon fiber, and weighing just under 158 kilograms, the Helix conforms with the FAA’s rules for ultralight aircraft.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Sep. 2025
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