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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
Ruth Susswein, director of consumer protection at Consumer Action, agrees that some consumers would end up with fewer credit card options, lower credit limits and possibly more fees.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Tony Kennedy, a large lake specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), agrees.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Daisy Murray, a fashion commerce editor at Grazia who also used a camcorder at her garden wedding, agrees.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
And Musk agrees that immortality could be unlocked thanks to AI.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Bowen agrees that Summerville duly answered Nuno’s motivational pleas.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Dusti Jones, the founder of Dusti J Design, agrees that bulky sofas of any kind are not the right fit for today's homes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Morgentaler agrees this is a key point.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
The agreement also stated that if the former figure skater wants to see her daughter and Sophia agrees, Farina will make good-faith efforts to arrange the visit, per the documents.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Tony Kennedy, a large lake specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), agrees.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Daisy Murray, a fashion commerce editor at Grazia who also used a camcorder at her garden wedding, agrees.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
And Musk agrees that immortality could be unlocked thanks to AI.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Bowen agrees that Summerville duly answered Nuno’s motivational pleas.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Dusti Jones, the founder of Dusti J Design, agrees that bulky sofas of any kind are not the right fit for today's homes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Morgentaler agrees this is a key point.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
The agreement also stated that if the former figure skater wants to see her daughter and Sophia agrees, Farina will make good-faith efforts to arrange the visit, per the documents.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The event at San Jose State coincides with the release of the annual Silicon Valley Index, and all those statistics should give Thompson plenty to dive into as the valley remains a region with enormous amounts of wealth and poverty.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the timing coincides with football season.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 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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One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Nov. 2025
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Plemons admits Lanthimos’ rehearsal process initially left him lost.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even after 12 years together, Sarah admits that those who knew them in high school are still probably shocked by their coupling.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The space, which serves as a center for Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door brand, blends a whiskey-forward bar and a live-music venue inside the former sanctuary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The film blends footage of the 2024 D-Day commemoration in Normandy with interviews with the veterans and their families and archival material.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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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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Despite often appearing invincible on the tennis court, Djokovic confesses to one major weakness off it.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the book, Poppy doesn’t run after Alex, but finds him in the local dive bar and confesses her love in front of all his coworkers.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 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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