1
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives
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as in pact
an arrangement about action to be taken
we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
the amount in column A needs to be in agreement with the total receipts minus expenses
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Recent Examples of agreement
Another contract agreement would be advisable to avoid incurring the wrath of Mrs Veltman.
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In some cases, residents, often poor, smallholder farmers, are asked to sign voluntary conservation agreements regulating their land use.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Duckworth, an avid cruiser himself, says to make a verbal agreement (before the ship leaves the port) that family members are free to explore on their own, whether on board or on an off-board excursion.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The Starbucks strike also revolves around an unfinished contract, as the union says Starbucks promised employees there would be an agreement by the end of this year.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In some cases, residents, often poor, smallholder farmers, are asked to sign voluntary conservation agreements regulating their land use.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Duckworth, an avid cruiser himself, says to make a verbal agreement (before the ship leaves the port) that family members are free to explore on their own, whether on board or on an off-board excursion.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The Starbucks strike also revolves around an unfinished contract, as the union says Starbucks promised employees there would be an agreement by the end of this year.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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There is a general consensus within the club about the need for a centre-back and a right-back to be signed in the coming transfer windows.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro used its stock screener tool to search for names in the S & P 500 that still have at least 30% potential upside in 2025, based on consensus Wall Street price targets.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pact will keep the six-time Pro Bowler off the free-agent market this offseason and under contract through the 2027 season.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Freeland, who was then foreign minister, played a large role in helping renegotiate the pact and saving Canada's economy, which is heavily reliant on the United States.David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Did the prosthesis move in accordance with its thoughts?Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gender-affirming care, which for youth may include puberty suppression or hormone therapy, helps transgender people live in accordance with their gender identity.Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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The director was on guard against the usual cliché of crowds in concert scenes where everyone seems to be acting in unison.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence. Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a most benevolent gesture, Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts has invited the most prolific home run hitter in franchise history, the man who sold more tickets to Wrigley Field than the beer and the ivy, to the team’s fan convention next month.Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Health Insurers as Pawns If a society conceives of health insurers as pawns, then efforts are applied to building systems to ensure that health insurers do what is right for patients and physicians because they cannot be trusted to do so on their own accord.Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration set ambitious new goals to slash US greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate accord, urging states and local governments to stay on course regardless of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to purposefully ignore climate change.Justine Calma, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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That coincided with Walker’s negotiations over a new contract following a heart-to-heart with Guardiola.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing the strategic importance of drones in the conflict, Kyiv is actively pursuing long-term procurement contracts to sustain and increase this pace.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The starting lineup, which is otherwise excellent, suddenly lacks harmony for six-minute stretches.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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These shifts include self-awareness, openness to change, courage, autonomy, responsibility and compassion, ultimately leading to a greater sense of well-being, authenticity, harmony and life satisfaction.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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