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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The New York Yankees shored up their pitching staff with one big move Tuesday, agreeing to terms with left-hander Max Fried on an eight-year, $218 million contract according to multiple reports.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal not authorized to speak publicly about it.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The other flew under the radar everywhere but Los Angeles, with the Dodgers agreeing to a one-year, $17-million contract with veteran Michael Conforto pending a physical, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
One was the biggest name in the sport this winter, with superstar slugger Juan Soto reportedly agreeing to a staggering 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets, setting a new MLB record.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
After agreeing to terms with Adames, four blockbuster moves San Francisco should make next.
—Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Even agreeing on a brand is tough in some circles.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whereas other participating schools have previously paid the VII Group up-front money, the company is agreeing to pay Auburn $115,000 this year to cover the costs of its 22-member official team travel party.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The New York Yankees shored up their pitching staff with one big move Tuesday, agreeing to terms with left-hander Max Fried on an eight-year, $218 million contract according to multiple reports.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal not authorized to speak publicly about it.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The other flew under the radar everywhere but Los Angeles, with the Dodgers agreeing to a one-year, $17-million contract with veteran Michael Conforto pending a physical, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
One was the biggest name in the sport this winter, with superstar slugger Juan Soto reportedly agreeing to a staggering 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets, setting a new MLB record.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
After agreeing to terms with Adames, four blockbuster moves San Francisco should make next.
—Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Even agreeing on a brand is tough in some circles.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Brands need to ensure a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, whether online or offline.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Castillo is a three-time All-Star and has been remarkably consistent since 2019.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Galois settled the lawsuit from the SEC for $225,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but the damage was done.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adelman still lauded Koy for bringing in a large fan base, while also admitting that Glaser — who was announced in September — has had more time to prep.Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The number of reposts and times a post is quoted is now listed only numerically, next to the icons for the corresponding interaction.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This playful drink nods to the iconic line from Shrek, blending gin, Licor 43, cold brew, oat milk, and gingerbread syrup.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With winter on the horizon, Artisans of Wine and Food offers the perfect opportunity to escape the cold and explore an entirely new frontier of dining, with the flavors of California and Florida blending together to showcase the splendor of both west coast and east coast dining all at once.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 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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In another case study, a leading home improvement retailer achieved a 7% lift in engagement with emotionally congruent ads – 64% of audiences watched the ad to completion, versus 57% with traditional media.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since his youth days, Rosenthal has been collaborating with the Smigiel family.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The second-year Giants receiver has been partnered with Hyatt since his junior year at Tennessee and says the Headspace app is his favorite part of collaborating with the hotel brand.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 10 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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Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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