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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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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Companies that participate in the voluntary program agree to submit to and participate in the NAD’s evaluation process. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025 In the fifth episode of the final season, the Gilead survivors and best friends agree to not compare their suffering. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025 Leonard agreed to testify as an expert witness, and warned in the filing that the Trump administration's blanket suspension of clearances held by Perkins Coie employees was reminiscent of programs from the 1950s, including during the Red Scare. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025 Most designers agree that the deck railing trends for 2025 focus on integrating your home’s outdoor spaces with the architecture of the home and moving away from looking like add-ons. Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • The association contends these actions violate state rules requiring public employers to bargain over such matters, infringing on deputies’ rights and the union’s ability to represent them.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The proposals were aimed at protecting government employees’ ability to collectively bargain amid attacks by the Trump administration, preventing cuts to food stamps and to show support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Ukraine, respectively.
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • King, who recently turned 70, admitted she had been terrified of flying but found courage through the mission's extensive preparation.
    Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Is there a half-price sale on matcha green tea cream frappuccino blended beverage coffees with soya milk?
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • China has built Russia’s defense industrial base, helped Iran provide Russia with one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, and assented as North Korea has sent troops to fight in Europe.
    Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
  • His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • In a concurring opinion, Bernstein argued the ruling should be extended.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In a concurring opinion submitted with a unanimous denial of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III −a Reagan appointee − laid out an argument that sending deportees out of the country would allow the government to avoid due process.
    James Powel, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • The tattooed singer isn't the first celebrity to recently confess to having a bathroom emergency on stage.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Balmer turned himself in and allegedly confessed to the fire, according to search warrants.
    Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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