agrees

present tense third-person singular of agree
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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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Recent Examples of agrees For his part, Branson agrees that cruise travel can indeed make the world a better place—or at least one where the challenges of life can be set aside for a spell. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Titanji agrees there is more work to do. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025 The question of why our protagonist agrees to help Raymond in a scheme to hurt Djemila is given space to linger — is it because Raymond buys him with food and drink? Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025 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. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Barbara Ford Shabazz, a licensed psychologist and owner of Intentional Activities, agrees. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 But not everyone agrees; Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates says money is better spent solving the myriad of problems on Earth. Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025 More cuts may also be coming, depending on how much funding Aurora eventually agrees to, Civic Center Authority officials have said. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 Julia agrees, sneaking into Ellen's rooms and telling her that Brian is at Leoch and wants to meet with her. Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
Verb
  • The news coincides with the progress of SB 243 which requires that chatbot developers and companies implement safeguards, such as warning users that chatbots are not suitable for minors.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Now, the 90-year-old former coach and longtime broadcaster is getting a big sendoff that coincides with what’s already bound to be one of the biggest games of the season.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The labor group bargains on behalf of workers in film, television, podcasting, broadcast and online news.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
  • In this liminal space between reality and the afterlife, Frida bargains with la Catrina, an alluring female embodiment of death popular in Mexican culture.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • At this point, the woman admits she is simply fed up.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But Corfield admits this particular twist is different.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Guerrero’s leadership blends sociological insight with technical empathy.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Upon reading the prompts, the human inspector concurs that the person has possible criminal intentions at hand.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • There, Kendra confesses to sending the messages.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In the season two episode with Chef José Andrés, the Duchess of Sussex confesses that Prince Harry isn't a fan of a certain type of seafood.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025

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