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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
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Over the course of the story, the reclusive man agrees to the angel’s proposition, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life — and a romance that threatens to change the course of history, according to the logline.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although the man agrees, the encounter gives his life new focus and leads him to a romance that could alter the course of history.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The man agrees, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life, and a romance that threatens to change the course of history.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But not everyone agrees that renewed military action would produce a better outcome.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
If the judge agrees, the arbitrator ruling against Nebraska could lose much of its impact.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Castellana, who recently became a volunteer member of the town's Airport Commission in hopes of restoring off-season flights to Provincetown, agrees.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 12 May 2026
In Los Angeles, eighth grader Ward Wooden agrees.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Over the course of the story, the reclusive man agrees to the angel’s proposition, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life — and a romance that threatens to change the course of history, according to the logline.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although the man agrees, the encounter gives his life new focus and leads him to a romance that could alter the course of history.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The man agrees, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life, and a romance that threatens to change the course of history.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But not everyone agrees that renewed military action would produce a better outcome.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
If the judge agrees, the arbitrator ruling against Nebraska could lose much of its impact.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Castellana, who recently became a volunteer member of the town's Airport Commission in hopes of restoring off-season flights to Provincetown, agrees.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 12 May 2026
In Los Angeles, eighth grader Ward Wooden agrees.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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Natty’s debut coincides with the start of the Nationals’ weekend homestand against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The timing of SpaceX’s decision coincides with the company’s preparations to go public with an IPO as soon as this summer.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 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
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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 writer-director is generous with his time and loquacious with his words, and admits that sometimes his openness in interviews has gotten him in a little bit of trouble.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The idea of hosting a recurring ping-pong tournament took some cajoling before the CFO was on board, Herthel admits.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Is there a way of describing economic growth that doesn’t implicitly depend on some homogeneous, material substance that corresponds to measures like GDP?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Every shot corresponds to an idea.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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This one blends apple and pear for sweetness and texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs concurs, saying the drag will offset the benefits from that tax bill the White House had championed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Faulkner, who coached Singleton at Georgia Tech in 2023 and 2024, concurs.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But after making the call, Ferraz confesses there are no recordings and that Creasy will have to find another way to take down Carmo, Soares and Tappen.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In the heart-wrenching Season 2 finale, Morgan and Karadec’s investigation into a poolside death at a Los Angeles hotel resulted in the arrest of Lucia, a guest relations manager who confesses to tipping off and then covering for the conman who murdered a home improvement reality show host.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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