agrees

Definition of agreesnext
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 In exchange for debt proceeds, the trustee — Wells Fargo — agrees to issue certificates of participation to private investors, the lawsuit states. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026 According to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, also known as HIPAA, health care providers are prohibited from disclosing information about a person’s health, unless the patient agrees in writing. Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 Uhls agrees — the big blue guy is the gold standard. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 Shade agrees that an intense experience like BASE jumping can make people feel more alive. Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026 Ilya agrees to attend after being inspired by a fellow hockey player, Scott (François Arnaud), who publicly came out after winning the hockey championship in Episode 5. Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 Now Natalia wants revenge and agrees to finance Michael (Mike Colter) and Olivia’s (Rachel Keller) start-up law firm in order to go after his and other AI businesses. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026 Everyone agrees that the promise to the South Dallas community should be fulfilled, council member Lorie Bair said Tuesday at a committee meeting reviewing the plan. Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026 McHenry agrees that the most simple way to start is with your own grocery list. Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
Verb
  • Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Ari Emanuel admits Toberoff can be a pain, even for him.
    Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
  • But the figure is likely many times higher than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admits, the experts say.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • That corresponds to year-on-year increases of roughly 25% and 20%.
    Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • The exchange added political heat to an already sensitive topic that blends science, national security, and public curiosity.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The formula also blends vitamin E with carnauba wax for a creamy finish that hydrates and conditions the brows.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Loper Bright concerns statutory language that is ambiguous; if a court concurs that the language is clear, the answer will be clear too.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.
    Holly Gleason, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When Lucy confesses to sleeping with Evan, Pippa’s insults for Lucy could rival even some of Stephen’s greatest hits.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Everything conforms to muscle memory.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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