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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 Bishop agrees, but insists that since no other Franciscans are female, Aleys must be sent to the nearby Beguines—laywomen who take no vows, live in community, and work to support the church.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Teacher Jennie Park agrees that having someone from outside the school helps bridge the gap between lessons and life beyond the classroom.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bogdán agrees that astronomers need to study additional protoclusters of similar vintage.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
There is something every side agrees on.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Taxpayers can begin to claim tax credits in 2027 but Illinois families, like others across the country, can only benefit and participate if Illinois’ governor agrees to opt in to the program.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
According to various Puerto Rican outlets, there is still a chance Lindor gets approved to play if a private insurer agrees to cover him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arraez agrees to Giants' deal Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
However, not everyone agrees that price discovery - the process of establishing a market price at which demand and supply for an item are matched - has collapsed altogether.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Teacher Jennie Park agrees that having someone from outside the school helps bridge the gap between lessons and life beyond the classroom.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bogdán agrees that astronomers need to study additional protoclusters of similar vintage.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
There is something every side agrees on.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Taxpayers can begin to claim tax credits in 2027 but Illinois families, like others across the country, can only benefit and participate if Illinois’ governor agrees to opt in to the program.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
According to various Puerto Rican outlets, there is still a chance Lindor gets approved to play if a private insurer agrees to cover him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arraez agrees to Giants' deal Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
However, not everyone agrees that price discovery - the process of establishing a market price at which demand and supply for an item are matched - has collapsed altogether.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The designation coincides with the 140th anniversary of France-Korea diplomatic relations, dating to the 1886 Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Mendonça’s work, political commentary coincides with art-house aesthetics and elements borrowed from genre movies—science fiction, Western, neo-noir.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Modern chairs with forest green upholstery offer a cozier take on the typical dining area that blends with the style of the open living room.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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First launched in 2024, the broadcast has introduced a new viewing experience that blends live NFL game action with the look and feel of the iconic Madden video game.—
Steve Bornstein,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Asked to sum up the 20-month endeavor, Brent’s client happily concurs.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
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Oswalt confesses being bewildered by Bamford at first.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Bateman famously confesses near the end of the novel, only to realize that confession itself changes nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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