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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2
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 Law Firm Reaches Agreement: Milbank, based in Manhattan, has reached an agreement with the Trump administration over the kind of free legal services its lawyers can provide to head off an executive order that could impair its business.
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Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has also been working on an agreement with immigration agencies to share individual taxpayer data about undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Funds will go toward materials, communication and transportation, property insurance, contractual maintenance agreement and equipment repairs, according to budget documents.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Most captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has also been working on an agreement with immigration agencies to share individual taxpayer data about undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Funds will go toward materials, communication and transportation, property insurance, contractual maintenance agreement and equipment repairs, according to budget documents.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Most captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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Arkansas is the consensus No. 1 team this week, also ranked in the top spot by D1Baseball, Baseball America and Perfect Game.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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Scott himself was a bit like one of these barbarians, constantly attacking and unsettling a seemingly stable consensus on the value of state power, and of civilization itself.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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As part of the pact, Korine will also serve on the jury at Runway’s AI Film Festival that will take place at New York’s Alice Tully Hall and L.A.’s The Broad Stage Theater this June.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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That came after the British government’s rejection, on April 1, of an attempt by Europe to make London’s participation in a defense pact conditional on its readiness to allow EU fishing boats into British waters.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Crystal Palace manager eventually decided, or in reality was compelled, to place his hands above his head and clap along in unison with the Selhurst Park crowd.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gordon's pastiche hits every beat, from the foot-stomping rhythm to the clapping in unison and the dramatic vocal inflections.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Photo of the day: Cute at CinemaCon The biggest names in Hollywood are unveiling their buzzy new movies at CinemaCon 2025, the Las Vegas convention for theater owners.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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At CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a few details about the latest entry in the franchise.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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With 25 competitive categories (their current contract is reported to only allow 23), time constraints for the telecast remain a challenge — especially with ABC, the network partner, currently negotiating a renewal deal that happens to expire at the 100th telecast.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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In February, Sony took over CBS’ role as a distributor after claiming that the network breached its contract by entering into unauthorized licensing agreements.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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