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 Abberley agrees that the cultural differences between the English and Spanish languages give room for confusion. Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026 The outside review makes sure someone who doesn’t work for them agrees. Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Wade Syers, a doctor of social science and an extension specialist for food safety at Michigan State University in East Lansing, agrees. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 July 2026 Petersen also agrees that September and into October are ideal. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Alex Alonso of Mr Alex Tate, a design firm based in Miami, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City, agrees that window treatments can have a major impact. Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 If a judge agrees and imposes a restraining order, Paramount would be blocked from completing the deal for the time being. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Wright agrees that the findings shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that omega-3s are unimportant for the brain. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 The Benefits of House Hushing One of the main reasons house hushing has gained traction is its simplicity, and Slankard agrees that’s a major advantage. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
Verb
  • The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Garmin News has published an image that purports to be a render of the upcoming wearable, although that site itself admits the veracity of this leak is uncertain.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • After more than five decades together, Hamel admits living alone felt unimaginable after Somers died.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Drawing inspiration from Superliminal, Sol blends optical illusions with an uncanny, dreamlike atmosphere that turns a familiar experience into an inventive mystery.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Retailtainment blends retail and entertainment into a single experience, and many of the country’s largest venues now offer free or low-cost programming to draw crowds.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Bruno concurs, saying the next step is an all-inclusive stadium—still with different levels of service.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Stine concurs with Weiss on the sense of support from producers Yoshi Ikezawa and Tim Kwok.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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