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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
San Franciso resident Faycal Al-aryf agrees.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
That's because a co-signer on a loan agrees to repay it if the original borrower cannot.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Another Smith source agrees that supporting their kids remains the duo's most important priority.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Josie’s mom is skeptical but agrees on a trial basis, encouraged by the 20 percent discount.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
But if the judge agrees, his decision could be consequential.
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Julie Dawson,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Sullivan agrees that hiking is one of the forest's biggest draws.
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Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Lewis agrees and even suggests installing reflective window film as an additional precaution.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
That's because a co-signer on a loan agrees to repay it if the original borrower cannot.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Another Smith source agrees that supporting their kids remains the duo's most important priority.
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Josie’s mom is skeptical but agrees on a trial basis, encouraged by the 20 percent discount.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
But if the judge agrees, his decision could be consequential.
—
Julie Dawson,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Sullivan agrees that hiking is one of the forest's biggest draws.
—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Lewis agrees and even suggests installing reflective window film as an additional precaution.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.
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But the duo’s time in the judges’ seats also coincides with preparations for the third and final season of their show Survival of the Thickest.
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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.
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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.
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Voorhies surprisingly admits that, despite being synonymous with Lisa Turtle's killer fashion choices, none of the stylish outfits ever came home with her.
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Today the city’s own economic development director admits most of The Plaza’s retail sits empty.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
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No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.
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The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
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Alex Golod, the founder of NW Energy Conservation, concurs.
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Batter Will MacFarlane concurs.
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This season Judy Trammell, the squad’s head choreographer, confesses to reading Reddit comments about the team.
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Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).
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