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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
Luque agrees that the entryway isn’t the time to hold back.
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Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Once Congress agrees on government appropriations, ending the shutdown, all federal employees should get paid as usual.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Jokilehto agrees that humor and quick thinking can defuse tension.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But this was the first of three Terence Fisher Frankenstein films to substitute the iconic Monster for an equivalent and ill-fated experiment; in this case, a paralysed hospital assistant Karl (Oscar Quitak) who agrees to have his brain transplanted into an able body (Michael Gwynn).
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Hudson says, as her boyfriend agrees.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Trowbridge agrees to Kate’s plan.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, not everyone agrees that stock prices have departed from reality.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
But not everyone agrees the model should be repeated.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Once Congress agrees on government appropriations, ending the shutdown, all federal employees should get paid as usual.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Jokilehto agrees that humor and quick thinking can defuse tension.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But this was the first of three Terence Fisher Frankenstein films to substitute the iconic Monster for an equivalent and ill-fated experiment; in this case, a paralysed hospital assistant Karl (Oscar Quitak) who agrees to have his brain transplanted into an able body (Michael Gwynn).
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Hudson says, as her boyfriend agrees.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Trowbridge agrees to Kate’s plan.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, not everyone agrees that stock prices have departed from reality.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
But not everyone agrees the model should be repeated.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The action coincides with controllers’ first full missing paycheck since the shutdown began.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 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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Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Peppe admits more precise dating of dinosaur fossils found elsewhere, especially in Europe and Asia, is needed to reach any firm conclusion.—
DINO GRANDONI THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The project plays a key role in SomeraRoad’s transformation of Paseo South Gulch—a five-acre pocket of downtown that blends historic architecture with a new wave of design, dining, and wellness destinations, including an Equinox gym, the Catbird Seat, Maiz de la Vida, and Carter Vintage Guitars.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Neuman concurs, steering his A-listers to the most secure investments.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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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Olympia is clearly torn about the situation, and almost confesses to Matty, but her fear that Julian's crimes could ruin the lives of their children keeps her mouth shut and her mind focused on exposing Senior.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Think of the economic arrangement between William and Eugene in Queer or the generational attitudes at play when Elio’s father confesses his own potential queerness to him in Call Me By Your Name.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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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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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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