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
One aspect of these raids elicits broad agreement: Their effect was to sow fear.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But opinions on this issue have actually remained pretty consistently in favor of the Paris agreement since its inception: 62 percent of Americans were opposed when Trump withdrew from it for the first time back in 2017, and the same share supported Biden's decision to rejoin in 2021.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile Hezbollah's constant attacks against Israel following the October 7 Hamas invasion caused Israel to consider terminating the agreements, but for all practical purposes that belligerence mainly brought resource development to a standstill.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
TikTok, Tariffs, Drilling, LGBTQ Rights The president signed a number of executive orders withdrawing the United States from key agreements and agencies.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But opinions on this issue have actually remained pretty consistently in favor of the Paris agreement since its inception: 62 percent of Americans were opposed when Trump withdrew from it for the first time back in 2017, and the same share supported Biden's decision to rejoin in 2021.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile Hezbollah's constant attacks against Israel following the October 7 Hamas invasion caused Israel to consider terminating the agreements, but for all practical purposes that belligerence mainly brought resource development to a standstill.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
TikTok, Tariffs, Drilling, LGBTQ Rights The president signed a number of executive orders withdrawing the United States from key agreements and agencies.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
Noun
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While there was some disagreement over the veracity of Trump’s threats, there was consensus that the president’s strategy has not shifted from his first term.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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This fares better than the consensus estimates of $91.0 billion and $10.56 per share, respectively.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first Trump administration was able to get Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to sign those pacts, though the policy was implemented only in Guatemala, albeit fleetingly.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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With longstanding divisions apparent among ministers, Israel delayed meetings expected on Thursday when the cabinet was expected to vote on the pact, blaming Hamas for the hold-up.—
Andrew Mills,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Clouse expressed optimism about Campbell’s ability to change its offerings accordance with consumers’ preferences and tastes.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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However, Federal Reserve offices will be closed in accordance with Biden’s executive order.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
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All of the alarms were functioning in unison, having detected the smoke outside.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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This diversity, however, is working in unison to lend a hand to the thousands of victims of the Southern California wildfires, the worst ever in the history of the state.—
Tavleen Tarrant,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The show, which premiered in 1990 and has since grown a cult audience, embraced many of linear television’s conventions while simultaneously defying them as often as possible.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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There will be the normal trappings of a comic convention, including panels and autograph signings, but with a twist: fans can donate money to get autographs and selfies with talent.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Others wrote that their own dogs did the same thing, some raised with cats and others of their own accord.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The accord must also still be ratified by the Israeli cabinet.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Antony’s contract at Old Trafford runs through until 2027, with the option of a further year.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article More than five years ago, San Diego officials declared an emergency and signed a no-bid contract to repair the elevators that serve the Civic Center Plaza, a mid-century office tower that houses more than 800 city employees.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The larger point being made, very much in harmony with Matthew Walker’s theory of human nightly emotional processing, is that our dreams are what Jandial calls thought experiments.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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While this may result in short-term harmony, the child will eventually end up sleep-deprived and unable to focus in class.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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