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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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2
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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3
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
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.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Hannes Boman, head of design at Bjelin, agrees.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Petya Holevich, a house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, agrees.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Not everyone agrees that more kills are needed.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Lori has refused to tell her story to the press, but agrees to tell Lu the story of what really happened in her youth.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Zumpano agrees that these devices can be great for making and sustaining positive changes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Founder of Les Filles en Rouge, and French style icon Jeanne Damas agrees.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Hannes Boman, head of design at Bjelin, agrees.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Petya Holevich, a house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, agrees.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Not everyone agrees that more kills are needed.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Lori has refused to tell her story to the press, but agrees to tell Lu the story of what really happened in her youth.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Zumpano agrees that these devices can be great for making and sustaining positive changes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Founder of Les Filles en Rouge, and French style icon Jeanne Damas agrees.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 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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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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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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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Although filming of the eighth and final season is already in the can, star Sam Heughan confesses that even the cast doesn't know the show's true conclusion, including the fate of his character Jamie Fraser, which has been repeatedly teased as rather ominous.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Mindy confesses that Nico is stressed about money.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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