as in consistent
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as in coinciding
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 bargaining
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 admitting
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 corresponding
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 blending
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assenting
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 agreeing
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Athletic reported on Friday that the Premier League club were close to agreeing a six-month loan deal with their Serie A counterparts for the 26-year-old.
—Callum Davis, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Xavi Hernandez was the manager at the time, and he's since been replaced by Flick after agreeing to see out his contract until June 30, 2025, but then getting the boot for publicly discussing the club's financial restraints.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Dockworkers staged a three-day strike late last year before tentatively agreeing to a three-month deal in October.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers made another free-agent addition on Friday, reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Details Of Apple’s Settlement The class-action lawsuit, initiated in the wake of these revelations, has culminated in Apple agreeing to a $95 million settlement.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
That strong haul was made possible by ownership agreeing to pay most of Williams’ $10 million salary.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Athletic reported on Friday that the Premier League club were close to agreeing a six-month loan deal with their Serie A counterparts for the 26-year-old.
—Callum Davis, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Xavi Hernandez was the manager at the time, and he's since been replaced by Flick after agreeing to see out his contract until June 30, 2025, but then getting the boot for publicly discussing the club's financial restraints.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Dockworkers staged a three-day strike late last year before tentatively agreeing to a three-month deal in October.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers made another free-agent addition on Friday, reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Details Of Apple’s Settlement The class-action lawsuit, initiated in the wake of these revelations, has culminated in Apple agreeing to a $95 million settlement.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
That strong haul was made possible by ownership agreeing to pay most of Williams’ $10 million salary.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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The Court's decision affirms that this Act protects the national security of the United States in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Preliminary findings from the Kane County Coroner’s Office found the cause of Chavira’s death to be consistent with multiple stab wounds, and toxicology samples were sent to a forensic laboratory for further analysis.Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pep Guardiola, the City manager, was magnanimous in admitting his side rode their luck during the early stages.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Paranoid schizophrenia read one admitting diagnosis, though most say Richard had bipolar disorder.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.Ashley Case, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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His career, spanning over five decades, left an indelible mark on the film industry, blending art with activism and bridging the gap between mainstream and parallel cinema.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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As such, this shift in responsibility would involve building a company culture where growth in AI is congruent with maintaining an awareness of its differentiation from IT.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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What Your Company Cares About Are your lobbying efforts congruent with your climate and human rights positions?Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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