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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
Not everyone agrees on their effectiveness.
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Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Not everyone agrees the government should be in the business of bankrolling early-stage firms.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Steven Feldstein, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, agrees.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
However, both films are backed by Netflix, which puts them out of the frame for Cannes unless the platform agrees to a theatrical release and window in France.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Alonzo Mourning, who suited up for the Hornets from 1992-95, wholeheartedly agrees.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Collins agrees, pointing to the vending machine ticketing system at ramen shops as a perfect example.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Contractual acceptance is sometimes captured in a waiver-of-recourse clause, which provides that a party agrees to waive the right to pursue legal claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Their paths cross again when Cory accidentally hits Donny’s bicycle with his car and, as penance, agrees to drive him around town for a week to do errands.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Not everyone agrees the government should be in the business of bankrolling early-stage firms.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Steven Feldstein, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, agrees.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
However, both films are backed by Netflix, which puts them out of the frame for Cannes unless the platform agrees to a theatrical release and window in France.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Alonzo Mourning, who suited up for the Hornets from 1992-95, wholeheartedly agrees.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Collins agrees, pointing to the vending machine ticketing system at ramen shops as a perfect example.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Contractual acceptance is sometimes captured in a waiver-of-recourse clause, which provides that a party agrees to waive the right to pursue legal claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Their paths cross again when Cory accidentally hits Donny’s bicycle with his car and, as penance, agrees to drive him around town for a week to do errands.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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The performers’ union and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of companies like Netflix and Paramount, issued a short joint press release noting that their talks would continue.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dane admits that first sales trip spoiled him for life.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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On the phone, Miranda admits she’s known for a week, but agrees that what Shinia did was disgusting.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Look no further than this two-story renovated machiya that masterfully blends old-school charm with modern, functional design.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willard’s main slogan, one yet to adorn a T-shirt, blends two sometimes opposing concepts into six simple words.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the Air Force concurs with the overall recommendation in the report to increase the number of caretakers for military working dogs and to develop a plan to upgrade all of the kennel facilities.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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