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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
Founder of Les Filles en Rouge, and French style icon Jeanne Damas agrees.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Ostrowski agrees that the savings made possible by a potential 50-year mortgage would be rather small.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Everyone agrees that endurance athletes sometimes overdo it.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Nov. 2025
Corbett, the eight-year veteran, agrees.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Just because Trump thinks climate change is a scam, doesn’t mean the rest of the world agrees.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
In a street vacation, the city agrees to relinquish a public right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
But Deza, a lawyer who is considerably savvier than the public defenders that her case was previously foisted upon, takes an interest in the injustice and agrees to represent her pro-bono.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In exchange for Lee burying the Indian Head Hills land-deal story — which, on paper, looked like a candidate taking a bribe from Trip and the Nazis — Donald agrees to give up the land.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Ostrowski agrees that the savings made possible by a potential 50-year mortgage would be rather small.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Everyone agrees that endurance athletes sometimes overdo it.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Nov. 2025
Corbett, the eight-year veteran, agrees.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Just because Trump thinks climate change is a scam, doesn’t mean the rest of the world agrees.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
In a street vacation, the city agrees to relinquish a public right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
But Deza, a lawyer who is considerably savvier than the public defenders that her case was previously foisted upon, takes an interest in the injustice and agrees to represent her pro-bono.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In exchange for Lee burying the Indian Head Hills land-deal story — which, on paper, looked like a candidate taking a bribe from Trip and the Nazis — Donald agrees to give up the land.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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This coincides with an uptick in the number of Americans using weight loss drugs, known as Type 2 antidiabetic GLP-1 drugs with brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, between 2024 and 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The timing of the donation coincides with the announcement Thursday of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Music Theater.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now 37 days into the shutdown, with the future uncertain, Thompson admits the toll is getting heavy.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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When that news finally came, the actor/producer/host admits he felt vindicated.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The o1 model correctly produced two different syntactic trees, one that corresponds to the first interpretation of the sentence and one that corresponds to the latter.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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Kylie confesses that this trip isn’t just for the girls.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thankfully, as Hank sleepily confesses, James got away.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Golub said the project fully conforms to Antioch’s General Plan, zoning standards, and housing element requirements and that the city had already confirmed its compliance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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