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as in to coincide
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 to bargain
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 to admit
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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4
as in to correspond
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 to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in to assent
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 agree
And getting all members of the European Union to agree on a more independent path will be treacherous.
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Stephen Collinson, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The 119-110 card took some flak from many in the boxing community, but most agreed the right man won.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The judge agreed that the new DNA evidence and new information about gunshot residue would change the results of a later trial.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
However, the case report is a good reminder of the importance of proper menstrual cup placement and use, experts agreed.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Collinson, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The 119-110 card took some flak from many in the boxing community, but most agreed the right man won.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The judge agreed that the new DNA evidence and new information about gunshot residue would change the results of a later trial.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
However, the case report is a good reminder of the importance of proper menstrual cup placement and use, experts agreed.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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Kellogg’s trip to Kyiv coincided with recent barbs between Trump and Zelensky that have cast further doubt on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kellogg’s trip to Kyiv coincided with recent feuding between Trump and Zelenskyy that has bruised their personal relations and cast further doubt on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort.—
Justin Spike,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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In Texas, for example, only police and firefighters can collectively bargain.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Biden appointees to the board also announced a rule that toughened the requirement that employers bargain with unions, even without the union having to win an election.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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To admit to trying is to admit that great style is accessible—that it can be studied and practiced—rather than something only a select few possess.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Massey admitted the early chances allowed him to get settled into the game.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Critically, the number of Sweeps Coins corresponds with the amount of real money spent or won.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are striking similarities between Frost’s collection and Tennyson’s poem; many of Frost’s poems refer directly to a corresponding canto in Tennyson’s work.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The frequency could increase and TV categories could blend, Vulture editor-in-chief Neil Janowitz says.—
Kerry Flynn,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some of them assented to a ceremonial final flight, a last twirl for the cameras and dignitaries, like the Parisian leg of the Tour de France.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Even if Woodard contractually assented to her name and other identity rights being licensed and used in commercial products, whether the apparel contract is aligned with Woodard’s assent could generate disagreement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas suggested in his concurring opinion for the 2022 court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that this decision should allow the court to reconsider other historic rulings, such as Obergefell v. Hodges.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Feb. 2025
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Congress concurred: a geographically diverse scientific footprint would create concentrations of modern technology and high-wage jobs outside of the Northeast’s corridors of power.—
Trysh Travis / Made by History,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tabler was arrested four days later and confessed to the shooting in front of police.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Devin spent his time in the pods falling for both Virginia and Brittany, but when Brittany confessed she's had romantic experiences with women in the past, Devin froze.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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